GetAcceptExSockaddrs

GetAcceptExSockaddrs is a function available in some networking libraries and operating system APIs that retrieves socket address information related to a network connection. The "Ex" in the name often signifies an extended version of a similar function, potentially offering more detailed or flexible options. The "Sockaddrs" part refers to the structures that hold socket address information, which typically include the IP address and port number.

This function is commonly used after a connection has been established, for example, after a successful call to accept() on a listening socket. It allows a program to determine the address and port of the remote client that has connected to its service. Similarly, it can be used to retrieve the local address and port that the connection is bound to on the server side. The specific parameters and return values of GetAcceptExSockaddrs will vary depending on the programming environment or library it belongs to. Typically, it requires a socket handle and pointers to buffers where the local and remote socket address structures will be stored. Understanding and utilizing this function is crucial for network applications that need to identify communicating endpoints or manage multiple connections.