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# IOUserNetworkPacketDirection

The direction in which the packet moves, relative to the device.

```
typedef uint32_t IOUserNetworkPacketDirection;
```

## Topics

### Getting the Direction Constants

[Direction Constants](/documentation/NetworkingDriverKit/direction-constants)

Constants indicating package transmission direction.


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