is a proprietary Microsoft protocol used primarily over USB. It provides a virtual Ethernet link to most versions of Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD operating systems.
Understanding the Remote NDIS (RNDIS) Based Internet Sharing Device Driver
Below is a comprehensive, structured article that covers the architecture, functionality, implementation, and troubleshooting of RNDIS drivers in the context of internet sharing (tethered connections), such as when a smartphone shares its mobile data with a PC via USB.