System.Net.NetworkInformation.OperationalStatus Enumeration

Specifies the operational state of a network interface.

Syntax

public enum OperationalStatus

Remarks

This enumeration defines valid values for the NetworkInterface.OperationalStatus property.

Members

Member NameDescription
Dormant

The network interface is not in a condition to transmit data packets; it is waiting for an external event.

Down

The network interface is unable to transmit data packets.

LowerLayerDown

The network interface is unable to transmit data packets because it runs on top of one or more other interfaces, and at least one of these "lower layer" interfaces is down.

NotPresent

The network interface is unable to transmit data packets because of a missing component, typically a hardware component.

Testing

The network interface is running tests.

Unknown

The network interface status is not known.

Up

The network interface is up; it can transmit data packets.

Requirements

Namespace: System.Net.NetworkInformation
Assembly: System (in System.dll)
Assembly Versions: 2.0.0.0, 4.0.0.0
Since: .NET 2.0