Network framework has significant limitations when it comes to handling UDP broadcasts. We talk about these in TN3151 Choosing the right networking API. If you actually need to use broadcasts, check out my advice in Extra-ordinary Networking > Broadcasts and Multicasts, Hints and Tips. The emphasis there being need. I see a lot of folks using broadcasts for stuff that would be better served by Bonjour service discovery. Share and Enjoy — Quinn “The Eskimo!” @ Developer Technical Support @ Apple let myEmail = eskimo + 1 + @ + apple.com
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App & System Services
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Networking
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