GetFriendlyIfIndex
The GetFriendlyIfIndex function takes an interface index and returns a backward-compatible interface index, that is, one that uses only the lower 24 bits.
DWORD GetFriendlyIfIndex (
DWORD IfIndex // interface index);
Parameters
- IfIndex
Specifies an interface index from which the backward-compatible or "friendly" interface index is derived.
Return Values
If the function succeeds, the return value is NO_ERROR.
If the function fails, use FormatMessage to obtain the message string for the returned error.
Requirements
| Runs On | Versions | Defined in | Include | Link to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows CE OS | 3.0 and later | Iphlpapi.h | Iphlpapi.lib |
Note This API is part of the complete Windows CE OS package as provided by Microsoft. The functionality of a particular platform is determined by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and some devices may not support this API.
See Also
FormatMessage, GetIfEntry, MIB_IFROW
Last updated on Tuesday, July 13, 2004
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