Get Client IP Address

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This function returns the IP address of the client system, followed by a carriage return. You can use the IP address to differentiate between individual PCs connected via telnet.

Parameter	Value or Description
Lead in	CHR$(27) CHR$(15)

Example

MAP1 IP'ADDRESS,S,80

PRINT CHR$(27);CHR$(15);

INPUT "";IP'ADDRESS

Note that if the user is connected via a serial connection, this function sends only a carriage return.

Keep in mind that on many IP networks:

•	IP addresses are VERY variable. Dialup network servers and DHCP configured PCs often change their IP addresses.

•	Multiple connections may come from the same IP address if multiple copies of ZTERM for Windows are launched.

•	Multiple connections from the same IP address may occur if ZTERM is connected through a Proxy server.

Therefore, unless you have a static private network, don't use the IP address as a definitive indication of a unique computer.