• Registered: 2013-06-06
  • Posts: 1

Topic: Compression method 221 vs 1

Hi all,


I had a look at the source code of wolfSSL and I've found out that the compression method used by wolfSSL has number 221. Why 221 instead of 1?


Cheers,
Giancarlo

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  • From: Bozeman, MT
  • Registered: 2010-10-20
  • Posts: 650

Re: Compression method 221 vs 1

Hi Giancarlo,

WolfSSL embedded SSL only compresses at the application data level.  We implemented support for compression before a standard was finalized.  As such, we chose a non-standard number for ZLIB_COMPRESSION.  The specific number of 221 just being personal preference of the programmer.

Best Regards,
Chris

https://www.wolfssl.com

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