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socket_base::broadcast

Socket option to permit sending of broadcast messages.

typedef implementation_defined broadcast;

Implements the SOL_SOCKET/SO_BROADCAST socket option.

Examples

Setting the option:

boost::asio::ip::udp::socket socket(io_service);
...
boost::asio::socket_base::broadcast option(true);
socket.set_option(option);

Getting the current option value:

boost::asio::ip::udp::socket socket(io_service);
...
boost::asio::socket_base::broadcast option;
socket.get_option(option);
bool is_set = option.value();
Requirements

Header: boost/asio/socket_base.hpp

Convenience header: boost/asio.hpp


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