Is tcp listener and tcp server same thing in c#?

Question

What is the difference between TCP listener and TCP server? I want to communicate with some devices using TCP/IP protocol and want PC to organize the communication by using C#.

Answer 1

The .NET class TcpListener implements a TCP server. That’s how the two terms are related. So if you want a TCP server in your application, use the TcpListener.

Answer 2

Since you havent posted any specific context. i would refer you some tutorials you can use as a base for TCP communication in c#.

http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/155282/A-Complete-TCP-Server-Client-Communication-and-RMI

http://www.switchonthecode.com/tutorials/csharp-tutorial-simple-threaded-tcp-server

http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/5733/A-TCP-IP-Server-written-in-C

http://www.dreamincode.net/forums/topic/50259-tcp-client-connection/

the previous answer sites the difference.