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Network Protocols Glossary

What is a network protocol? Protocols are the rules of the road for how data exists and moves on the network. They allow many different systems and computers to communicate.

Real-Time Control Protocol with Extended Reports (RTCP XR)

What is Real-Time Control Protocol with Extended Reports (RTCP XR)?

RTCP XR is a feature of the Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) that provide additional information about the quality of a multimedia session. This information can be used to monitor the performance of the session and to diagnose problems.


What is the purpose of RTCP XR

Periodic Transmission: RTCP extended reports are transmitted periodically by both the sender and receiver of a media stream.

Data Collection: Each report contains data about the quality of the media stream, such as packet loss rate, jitter, and delay.

Analysis: The reports can be analyzed to identify problems with the media stream, such as network congestion, packet loss, or synchronization issues.

Feedback: The reports can also be used to provide feedback to the sender, allowing it to adjust its transmission parameters to improve the quality of the stream.

RTCP extended reports are a valuable tool for monitoring and improving the quality of real-time multimedia applications, such as video conferencing and streaming.