Audience
IT teams wanting a tool to send and receive TCP, UDP, SSL. HTTP requests
About Packet Sender
Packet Sender can send and receive UDP, TCP, and SSL on the ports of your choosing. It also has a built-in HTTP client for GET/POST requests and Panel Generation for the creation of complex control systems. by sending customers a portable Packet Sender with pre-defined settings and packets. Create single-button panels that trigger a series of commands for control systems.
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Starting Price:
Free
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Free Version available.
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Packet Sender
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