Re: IP address used by Sockets

[Michael Ryan <michaelrtr@xxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, you can use bind() to specify the client's IP address. Use socket(),
bind(), connect(). The bind call would look like the bind call for a server
program. You can also specify the port the client will use if you wish.

On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 9:48 PM, Joe Wells <jwells@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Our 400 has two IP addresses.
>
> Using Scott Klement's socket utilities service program, I have created
> working client and server programs.
>
> Here is my dilemma - our network folks established a secure connection
> (tunnel?) between us  and another system.  The problem is that the one of
> my
> socket programs is now using the "other" ip address on our 400.
> Consequently, this program cannot connect!
>
> So, my question is - Is there a way to specify the outbound IP address the
> socket uses?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Joe
>
> Joe Wells
> University of Alabama Health Services Foundation
> 500 22nd Street South, Suite 308
> Birmingham, AL 35233
> 205-731-5610
>
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