TDLS
TDLS, shortened from Tunneled Direct Link Setup, is "a seamless way to stream media and other data faster between devices already on the same Wi-Fi network." Devices using it communicate directly with one another, without involving the wireless network's router.[1]
Wi-Fi Alliance added certification for TDLS in 2012. It describes this feature as technology that enables devices to link directly to one another when connected to a traditional Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED TDLS devices can set up secure links and transfer data directly between them. TDLS-linked devices benefit from an optimized connection to do things such as streaming video or synching content, without burdening the network as a whole.[2]
The IEEE has endorsed this as the IEEE 802.11z standard.[3]
Google's Cast protocol used by Chromecast utilizes TDLS to initiate screen mirroring.[4]
See also
References
- ^ KitKat Feature Spotlight: Wi-Fi TDLS Support Allows For Faster Direct Data Transfer On A Wi-Fi Network Without Slowing Other Devices, androidpolice.com
- ^ Wi-Fi Alliance® now certifying Tunneled Direct Link Setup, Wi-Fi Alliance
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- ^ "Chromecast Wireless Protocols Part-II: Cast". Chromecast Wireless Protocols Part-II: Cast. 24 October 2016.