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RFC 4608: Source-Specific Protocol Independent Multicast in 232/8

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IP Multicast group addresses in the 232/8 (232.0.0.0 to 232.255.255.255) range are designated as source-specific multicast destination addresses and are reserved for use by source-specific multicast applications and protocols. This document defines operational recommendations to ensure source-specific behavior within the 232/8 range. This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.

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Document ID
RFC4608
Published
August 2006
Authors
D. Meyer; R. Rockell; G. Shepherd
Status
BEST CURRENT PRACTICE
Stream
IETF
Area
ops
Pages
7
Also known as
BCP120

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