- java.lang.Object
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- java.net.SocketAddress
 
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- All Implemented Interfaces:
- Serializable
 - Direct Known Subclasses:
- InetSocketAddress
 
 public abstract class SocketAddress extends Object implements Serializable This class represents a Socket Address with no protocol attachment. As an abstract class, it is meant to be subclassed with a specific, protocol dependent, implementation.It provides an immutable object used by sockets for binding, connecting, or as returned values. - Since:
- 1.4
- See Also:
- Socket,- ServerSocket, Serialized Form