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ip::unicast::hops

Socket option for time-to-live associated with outgoing unicast packets.

typedef implementation_defined hops;

Implements the IPPROTO_IP/IP_UNICAST_TTL socket option.

Examples

Setting the option:

boost::asio::ip::udp::socket socket(io_service); 
...
boost::asio::ip::unicast::hops option(4);
socket.set_option(option);

Getting the current option value:

boost::asio::ip::udp::socket socket(io_service); 
...
boost::asio::ip::unicast::hops option;
socket.get_option(option);
int ttl = option.value();
Requirements

Header: boost/asio/ip/unicast.hpp

Convenience header: boost/asio.hpp


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