EndPoint.AddressFamily Property
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Gets the address family to which the endpoint belongs.
Namespace: System.Net
Assembly: System.Net (in System.Net.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
Public Overridable ReadOnly Property AddressFamily As AddressFamily
public virtual AddressFamily AddressFamily { get; }
Property Value
Type: System.Net.Sockets.AddressFamily
One of the AddressFamily values.
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| NotImplementedException | Any attempt is made to get or set the property when the property is not overridden in a descendant class. |
Remarks
The AddressFamily property specifies the addressing scheme that is used by the endpoint's underlying network protocol.
Version Information
Silverlight
Supported in: 5, 4, 3
Silverlight for Windows Phone
Supported in: Windows Phone OS 7.1
Platforms
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