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# allow(_:)

Allow delivery of a previously-delayed packet.

```
func allow(_ packet: NEPacket)
```

## Parameters

`packet`

The packet previously delayed by the packet handler.

## Discussion

Use this method to allow a previously-delayed packet to continue its journey into or out of the networking stack.

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