ConnectionStatus Method

The ConnectionStatus Method of the Generic ActiveX Object retrieves the status of a named modem/serial connection.



ConnectionStatus (Method of the Generic ActiveX Object) Syntax
var iRetVal = objGeneric.ConnectionStatus(strName);

Items listed in this section indicate parameters, or attributes which can be set.

Name	Possible Values	Description	Default Value
strName	String	Phone book entry name for connection	N/A

Name	Description
iRetVal	The status of the connection

The following javascript example pops up an alert box showing the status of the modem or serial device:

<script> var objGeneric = new ActiveXObject("PocketBrowser.Generic"); switch(objGeneric.ConnectionStatus("My Connection")) { case 0x0000: alert("Port Open"); break; case 0x1000: alert("Paused"); break; case 0x2000: alert("Done"); break; } </script>

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<!-- The following javascript example pops up an alert box showing the status of the modem or serial device: --> <script> var objGeneric = new ActiveXObject("PocketBrowser.Generic"); switch(objGeneric.ConnectionStatus("My Connection")) { case 0x0000: alert("Port Open"); break; case 0x1000: alert("Paused"); break; case 0x2000: alert("Done"); break; } </script>

Return Values

Possible return values are: Port Open (0x0000), Paused (0x1000), Done (0x2000)

Supported Platforms	Windows CE, Windows Mobile
Persistence	Runs immediately.
Min. Requirements	None.