Is tcp listener and tcp server same thing in c#?

Asked Mar 22 '12 at 11:49

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What is the difference between TCP listener and TCP server? I want to communicate with some devices using TCP/IP protocol and want PC to organize the communication by using C#.

asked Mar 22 '12 at 11:49

sanchop22

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Yes, a server listens for connections. There's a TcpListener class in .NET, there is no TcpServer class. The machine on the other end of the wire uses TcpClient. – Hans Passant Mar 22 '12 at 11:53

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The .NET class TcpListener implements a TCP server. That’s how the two terms are related. So if you want a TCP server in your application, use the TcpListener.

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Timwi

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answered Mar 22 '12 at 11:53

Roman Starkov

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Since you havent posted any specific context. i would refer you some tutorials you can use as a base for TCP communication in c#.

http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/155282/A-Complete-TCP-Server-Client-Communication-and-RMI

http://www.switchonthecode.com/tutorials/csharp-tutorial-simple-threaded-tcp-server

http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/5733/A-TCP-IP-Server-written-in-C

http://www.dreamincode.net/forums/topic/50259-tcp-client-connection/

the previous answer sites the difference.

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answered Mar 22 '12 at 11:53

Rohit Vipin Mathews

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Then Listener Socket provides a client socket to the connected client, right? – sanchop22 Mar 22 '12 at 11:58