Java Tips - How to send a Datagram

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How to send a Datagram

This Java tip demonstrates a method of sending a Datagram. This code may be used in implementing a communication between different components in a network.


    public static void senddatagram(InetAddress target, 

      int port, byte[] outbuf, int len) {

      

        try {

            DatagramPacket request = new DatagramPacket(outbuf, 

              len, target, port);

              

            DatagramSocket socket = new DatagramSocket();

            socket.send(request);

        } catch (SocketException e) {

        } catch (IOException e) {

        }

        

    }