System.Net.Sockets Namespace

The System.Net.Sockets namespace provides a managed access to the Windows Sockets (Winsock) communications API. Most of this namespace is implemented in System.dll. However, the IrDA (Infrared) classes are in a separate assembly, System.Net.IrDA.dll. Table A-17 lists the classes in the System.Net.Sockets namespace.

Table A-17. Classes in the System.Net.Sockets Namespace

Class

Description

IPv6MulticastOption

Not supported.

IrDAClient

Provides connection information and creates client connection objects for opening and closing connections to a server. This class is not supported in the desktop .NET Framework.

IrDADeviceInfo

Provides information about available servers and ports obtained by the client during a discovery ...

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