IDot11AdHocNetwork::GetSignature method (adhoc.h)

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02/22/2024

Gets the unique signature associated with the ad hoc network. The signature uniquely identifies an IDot11AdHocNetwork object with a particular set of attributes.

Syntax

HRESULT GetSignature(
  [in, out] GUID *pSignature
);

Parameters

[in, out] pSignature

A signature that uniquely identifies an ad hoc network. This signature is generated from certain network attributes.

Return value

Possible return values include, but are not limited to, the following.

Return code	Description
S_OK	The method completed successfully.
E_FAIL	The method failed.
E_INVALIDARG	One of the parameters is invalid.
E_OUTOFMEMORY	The method could not allocate the memory required to perform this operation.
E_POINTER	A pointer passed as a parameter is not valid.

Remarks

Do not cache the returned signature locally. Whenever a network object changes, its signature changes. Actions that are not associated with notifications, such as saving the network's profile, can cause the signature to change.

Requirements

Requirement	Value
Minimum supported client	Windows Vista [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server	Windows Server 2008 [desktop apps only]
Target Platform	Windows
Header	adhoc.h

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