DCCP
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DCCP
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VLC uses this protocol (or access module) to read data from a device or network. This protocol is handled by the rtp module. |
Datagram Congestion Control Protocol or DCCP is a protocol defined by RFC 4340. It is a proposed standard dated March 2006 for managing large volumes of data (such as streaming media).
It is useful with UDP, which lacks congestion control.
Further reading
- RFC 4336 - Problem Statement for the DCCP - DCCP background
- RFC 6335 - Best Current Practice document that updates RFC 4340. § 10 discusses DCCP