The program functions as a sort of virtual hub. It listens on all network interfaces for outgoing UDP broadcast packets destined to the IPv4 address 255.255.255.255. When the program receives any such packet, it will send it on all network interfaces (other than the interface on which it is already being sent) that have a class C subnet mask.

In other words, when the program is running, outgoing UDP broadcast packets are sent from all network interfaces that have a class C subnet mask, instead of only being sent from a single network interface that the operating system selects.

Project Samples

udp_broadcaster.exe with the --verbose command-line option

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Categories

Networking

License

Fair License

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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Windows

Intended Audience

Advanced End Users, End Users/Desktop

User Interface

Command-line, Non-interactive (Daemon)

Programming Language

C

Related Categories

C Networking Software

Registered

2012-06-04
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