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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