Thread ========== :link_to_translation:`zh_CN:[中文]` Introduction ------------ `Thread `_ is an IP-based mesh networking protocol. It is based on the 802.15.4 physical and MAC layer. Application Examples -------------------- - :example:`openthread/ot_br` demonstrates how to set up a Thread border router on {IDF_TARGET_NAME}, enabling functionalities such as bidirectional IPv6 connectivity, service discovery, etc. - :example:`openthread/ot_cli` demonstrates how to use the OpenThread Command Line Interface with additional features such as TCP, UDP, and Iperf. This requires a board equipped with an IEEE 802.15.4 module. This example provides instructions on how to set up a network using at least two 802.15.4 boards. - :example:`openthread/ot_rcp` demonstrates how to work with a Host Processor to perform as a Thread border router and function as a Thread sniffer, using a board with an IEEE 802.15.4 module. API Reference ------------- For manipulating the Thread network, the OpenThread API shall be used. The OpenThread API docs can be found at the `OpenThread API docs `_. ESP-IDF provides extra APIs for launching and managing the OpenThread stack, binding to network interfaces and border routing features. .. include-build-file:: inc/esp_openthread.inc .. include-build-file:: inc/esp_openthread_types.inc .. include-build-file:: inc/esp_openthread_lock.inc .. include-build-file:: inc/esp_openthread_netif_glue.inc .. include-build-file:: inc/esp_openthread_border_router.inc