Gets and sets the device type for the current dial-up networking
connection.
Syntax
[form.]object.DeviceType [=
devicetype]
Remarks
The DeviceType property returns the type of device that
the connection was established with. Setting this property will
change the type of device that will be used to establish the
connection. Valid device names are:
| Constant |
Value |
Description |
| rasDeviceModem |
modem |
An internal or external serial analog modem
device, or other serial communications device which supports the AT
command set |
| rasDeviceISDN |
isdn |
An ISDN terminal adapter. Note that some ISDN
devices, such as the 3Com ImpactIQ are considered modem
devices. |
| rasDeviceX25 |
x25 |
An X25 device adapter. |
| rasDeviceVPN |
vpn |
A virtual private network connection. |
| RasDevicePad |
pad |
A packet assembler/disassembler. |
Because changing the device type can change the current device
name, it is recommended that applications change this property
value before changing the value of the DeviceName
property.
Data Type
String
See Also
DeviceCount Property, DeviceEntry Property, DeviceName Property
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