RFC 4756 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2006

Forward Error Correction Grouping Semantics in Session Description Protocol

Overview

RFC 4756, “Forward Error Correction Grouping Semantics in Session Description Protocol”, is a Proposed Standard document published in November 2006 by A. Li. It has been obsoleted by RFC 5956 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document defines the semantics that allow for grouping of Forward Error Correction (FEC) streams with the protected payload streams in Session Description Protocol (SDP). The semantics defined in this document are to be used with "Grouping of Media Lines in the Session Description Protocol" (RFC 3388) to group together "m" lines in the same session. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

What “Proposed Standard” means

An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.

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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 5956
Other RFCs from 2006

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