RFC 7825 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2016

A Network Address Translator Traversal Mechanism for Media Controlled by the Real-Time Streaming Protocol

Overview

RFC 7825, “A Network Address Translator Traversal Mechanism for Media Controlled by the Real-Time Streaming Protocol”, is a Proposed Standard document published in December 2016 by J. Goldberg, M. Westerlund, T. Zeng. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document defines a solution for Network Address Translation (NAT) traversal for datagram-based media streams set up and controlled with the Real-Time Streaming Protocol version 2 (RTSP 2.0). It uses Interactive Connectivity Establishment (ICE) adapted to use RTSP as a signaling channel, defining the necessary RTSP extensions and procedures.

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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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