Transport Protocol

The Internet consists of a variety of different protocols, so that eg. Server can communicate with websites, browser together. For video, there are special transport connection protocols that are used.

Here the most important protocols:

• RTSP
• RTMP
• RTP
• HLS HTTP
• MPEG-DASH

For the operation of a network camera with Datarhei RTSP is necessary as a video source. RTSP supply in most network cameras. Note also our Camera Buyers Guide.

HLS streaming is required for iOS devices and Safari browser. This is supported by the CLappr.io player delivered by Datarhei engine.