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IsNetworkAlive

Determines whether the local system is connected to a network and the type of network connection, for example, LAN, WAN, or both.

VB4-32,5,6
Declare Function IsNetworkAlive Lib "SENSAPI.DLL" (ByRef lpdwFlags As Long) As Long

Operating Systems Supported
Requires Windows 2000 (or Windows NT 4.0 with Internet Explorer 5 or later); Requires Windows 95 or later (with Internet Explorer 5 or later)

Library
Sensapi

Parameter Information
- lpdwFlags
Provides information on the type of network connection available when the return value is TRUE. The flags can be:
NETWORK_ALIVE_LAN
The computer has one or more LAN cards that are active.
NETWORK_ALIVE_WAN
The computer has one or more active RAS connections.
NETWORK_ALIVE_AOL
This flag is only valid in Windows 95 and Windows 98. Indicates the computer is connected to the America Online network.

Return Values
TRUE
The local system is connected to a network.
FALSE
Call GetLastError to determine the reason for no connectivity.

Last update: 07 April 2006