The DoIP protocol suite consists of different components, most of which are based on standard technologies that are already in widespread use, such as HTTP, OSC and DNS-SD/mDNS. The DoIP specification also defines default sets of messages that should be supported when applicable, to improve interoperability between devices.

• Discovery component
  • DNS-SD/mDNS discovery
  • Common device namespaces
• Negotiation component
  • definition file format
  • state file format
• Transport component
  • OSC (OpenSoundControl messages) over IP

• Message specifications
  • EP Basic messages
  • DMX over EP messages