Windows Networking & Internet API Reference - Winsock Constants

Winsock Constants Overview

These constants represent the core properties of the Windows socket, crucial for managing network connections and data flow. Understanding them is fundamental to working with Windows networking APIs.

Common Constants

Here are some frequently used constants:

• WS_ClN: Network socket control sequence – used for sending and receiving data.
• WS_ANONYMOUS: Anonymously connected socket – used for creating sockets that don't have a specific client identifier.
• WS_PetitSocket: Small socket – for low-bandwidth connections.
• WS_TRUST: Trust socket – used for implementing trusted connections.
• WS_ADH: Authentication socket – used for securing connections with authentication.
• WS_SEC: Security socket – used for implementing security features like TLS.
• WS_TRUST_SEC: Security socket - for security features like TLS.
• WS_MAX посылает: Maximum sent bytes
• WS_MAX посылает_прием: Maximum received bytes

Example Use Cases

Consider a scenario where you're establishing a connection between two servers. The socket connection state (e.g., established, connected, closed) is managed using these constants.

Disclaimer

The specific implementation details and purpose of each constant can vary slightly across different Windows API versions. This is a general reference for the most common uses.