WebRTC Data Channels
RFC 8831, “WebRTC Data Channels”, is a Proposed Standard document published in January 2021 by R. Jesup, S. Loreto, M. Tüxen. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
The WebRTC framework specifies protocol support for direct, interactive, rich communication using audio, video, and data between two peers' web browsers. This document specifies the non-media data transport aspects of the WebRTC framework. It provides an architectural overview of how the Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) is used in the WebRTC context as a generic transport service that allows web browsers to exchange generic data from peer to peer.
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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- RFC 8830 WebRTC MediaStream Identification in the Session Description Protocol
- RFC 8832 WebRTC Data Channel Establishment Protocol
- RFC 8829 JavaScript Session Establishment Protocol
- RFC 8833 Application-Layer Protocol Negotiation for WebRTC
- RFC 8828 WebRTC IP Address Handling Requirements
- RFC 8834 Media Transport and Use of RTP in WebRTC
- RFC 8827 WebRTC Security Architecture
- RFC 8835 Transports for WebRTC