INetConnectionProps::get_Characteristics method (netcon.h)
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The get_Characteristics method retrieves the media type for the connection.
Syntax
HRESULT get_Characteristics(
[out] DWORD *pdwFlags
);
Parameters
[out] pdwFlags
Media types as defined by NETCON_MEDIATYPE.
Return value
If the method succeeds the return value is S_OK.
If the method fails, the return value is one of the following error codes.
| Return code | Description |
|---|---|
|
The operation was aborted. |
|
An unspecified error occurred. |
|
One of the parameters is invalid. |
|
A specified interface is not supported. |
|
A specified method is not implemented. |
|
The method was unable to allocate required memory. |
|
A pointer passed as a parameter is not valid. |
|
The method failed for unknown reasons. |
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows XP [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server | None supported |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | netcon.h |
| DLL | Hnetcfg.dll |