WebSockets

HTTP sample pack

Shows how to use the WebSockets related APIs in System.Net.WebSockets.

Samples

WebSockets sample listener

Sample1 shows how to configure and start a WebSocket Server and Client.

Hardware requirements

An hardware device with networking capabilities running a nanoFramework image. This sample was tested with an STM32F769IDiscovery target board, but can be easily changed to any other target that has networking capabilities.

Related topics

Reference

• System.Net.WebSockets

Build the sample

1. Start Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (VS 2017 should be OK too) and select File > Open > Project/Solution.
2. Starting in the folder where you unzipped the samples/cloned the repository, go to the subfolder for this specific sample. Double-click the Visual Studio Solution (.sln) file.
3. Press Ctrl+Shift+B, or select Build > Build Solution.

Run the sample

The next steps depend on whether you just want to deploy the sample or you want to both deploy and run it.

Deploying the sample

• Select Build > Deploy Solution.

Deploying and running the sample

• To debug the sample and then run it, press F5 or select Debug > Start Debugging.

Important: Before deploying or running the sample, please make sure your device is visible in the Device Explorer. Tip: To display the Device Explorer, go to Visual Studio menus: View > Other Windows > Device Explorer.