Abstract
This project is an implementation of a software application to provide real-time video chat experience for a user on a local area network (LAN). Generally, chat applications require their users to create detailed profiles before starting to use the application. This can be time consuming as well as a potential hazard to privacy. This application overcomes these problems by significantly reducing the time needed to start using it, as the only information needed from the users is the IP address of the recipient. Users can send instant messages and share live web cam data with other users. The application also provides a feature to add and remove people from their contact list. The present design confines its operation within the limits of a local area network, but the possibilities are open for operation in extended networks or the Internet. The application is implemented by using VC++.NET. Communication between two systems is established by windows socket API (WinSock2).