Rednet (API)

The rednet API provides a simple computer networking model over RedPower bundled cables.

Functions for specifiying sides to be used for networking;

• rednet.open( side )
• rednet.close( side )

Functions for sending messages to other computers;

• rednet.announce()
• rednet.send( receiverID, message )
• rednet.broadcast( message )

Functions for receiving messages:

• rednet.receive( timeout ) -- Returns: senderID, message
• You can also handle the "rednet_message" event to receive messages without calling receive(), the arguments are the same as the receive() return values.