IP Connection Pump Release Control

I need a simple application that can make a TCP IP conenection to an IP address and Port number.? Then maintain this connection if dropped.? The connection will send a data string in.? Sample is below.? The application will need to look at that data string and display a simple icon for each pump shown in the string.? It will also read the state of the pump from the string, if the pump is idle it will show one icon, if the pump is in calling state it will show a different icon, and play a wave file for sound.? One that Icon is clicked it will send a string down the same IP connection that will start the pump. I have a protocol document on the IP connection, and sample of every string needed to be sent and expected. The app will need to be in VB.Net or V C++ Same Data String is this. PUMPSTATES 1:1|100,1:7|108,1:1|115,1:0|116,1:2|117,1:2|100,2:7|108,2:1|115,2:0|116,2:2|117,2:2| This string translates to. 2 pumps on the system and both are idle, so the application will show two icons. I will provide all samples I can. Cheers,