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'''Datagram socket''' is a type of [[Internet socket]], which is the sending or receiving point for packet delivery services. Each packet sent or received on a Datagram socket is individually addressed and routed. Multiple packets sent from one machine to another |
'''Datagram socket''' is a type of [[Internet socket]], which is the sending or receiving point for packet delivery services. Each packet sent or received on a Datagram socket is individually addressed and routed. Multiple packets sent from one machine to another may arrive in any order. |
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[[User Datagram Protocol|UDP]] broadcasts sends are always enabled on a Datagram Socket. In order to receive [[broadcast]] packets a Datagram Socket should be bound to the [[wildcard address]]. Broadcasted packets may also be received when a Datagram Socket is bound to a more specific address. |
[[User Datagram Protocol|UDP]] broadcasts sends are always enabled on a Datagram Socket. In order to receive [[broadcast]] packets a Datagram Socket should be bound to the [[wildcard address]]. Broadcasted packets may also be received when a Datagram Socket is bound to a more specific address. |
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Revision as of 19:44, 26 February 2008
Datagram socket is a type of Internet socket, which is the sending or receiving point for packet delivery services. Each packet sent or received on a Datagram socket is individually addressed and routed. Multiple packets sent from one machine to another may arrive in any order.
UDP broadcasts sends are always enabled on a Datagram Socket. In order to receive broadcast packets a Datagram Socket should be bound to the wildcard address. Broadcasted packets may also be received when a Datagram Socket is bound to a more specific address.
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