Internet Protocol Helper

Purpose

The Internet Protocol Helper (IP Helper) API enables a software developer to retrieve and modify network configuration settings for local computer.

Where Applicable

The IP Helper API is applicable in any computing environment where the TCP/IP network protocol is used and there is a need to programmatically manipulate the TCP/IP configuration. Typical applications would include IP routing protocols, and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agents.

Developer Audience

The IP Helper API is designed for use by C/C++ programmers. Programmers should also be familiar with TCP/IP networking concepts.

Run-Time Requirements

The IP Helper API is supported on Microsoft® Windows® 98, on Microsoft® Windows NT® version 4.0 with Service Pack 4, and on Windows 2000. Not all of the operating systems support all of the functions. If you call an IP Helper function on a platform that doesn't support that function, you will receive a return value of ERROR_NOT_SUPPORTED. For more specific information about which operating systems support a particular function, refer to the Requirements sections in the documentation.

See Also

Routing and Remote Access Service

Overview

General information about the IP Helper API.

Reference

Documentation of the IP Helper functions and structures.

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