reliable Multi-client single server LAN Communication

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VB

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LAN

Hi all,
I've spent a very long time trying to work with sockets and multi threading only to find that i don't have the slightest clue how to use them.
Being very short on time now, I need to find an alternative solution.

objective: Several client machines must connect to a server machine that can receive several (string)commands from all clients without freaking out like mine does. We are talking very rapid commands here. ant any moment each client could try to send 1-200 commands.

The server will need to respond to 1 or all clients for every command it receives.
So the clients will be getting bombarded with messages as well and I need to be able to process every command.

When the server or client receives a command, I call a sub procedure that raises an event on the form level thread to notify the application.

What I have right now seems to be able to run 1 command at a time but freaks out with anything more.

I really don't have time to focus on this server and client application and am hoping that someone can point me towards something that is ready for use and very reliable. Until the day that I can learn more on this topic.

Thanks in advance.