UDP/IP Port Tags

The UDP/IP port tag type can be substituted for a TCP/IP port tag for a driver to use the User Datagram Protocol (UDP). This protocol differs from TCP in that it does not provide for error checking, but does provide good support for packet broadcasting and multi-casting.

 

The UDP/IP port tag type has the following characteristics:

UDP/IP Port Tag Type Characteristics

Tag Browser Name: UDP/IP Port

Database Table Name: UDPIPPort

Type: Port

Tag Group Memberships: Numeric, Ports

Log Enabled Variables: None

Native Drawing Methods: There are no drawing methods available for UDP/IP port tags.

Topics in this section:

UDP/IP Port Tag Type Properties: ID Tab

UDP/IP Port Tag Type Properties: Connection Tab