This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for the proper prefixes to use in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the spec changes.
The read-only property RTCDataChannelEvent.channel returns the RTCDataChannel associated with the event.
SyntaxEdit
var channel = event.channel;
ExampleEdit
pc.ondatachannel = function( ev ) {
alert("The data channel " +
ev.channel.label +
" has been added to this connection.");
}SpecificationsEdit
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| WebRTC 1.0: Real-time Communication Between Browser The definition of 'RTCDataChannelEvent.channel' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Initial specification. |
Browser compatibilityEdit
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | (Yes) | Not supported | (Yes) | ? |