IP Multicast and Firewalls
RFC 2588, “IP Multicast and Firewalls”, is an Informational document published in May 1999 by R. Finlayson. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
In this document, we discuss the issues surrounding the traversal of IP multicast traffic across a firewall, and describe possible ways in which a firewall can implement and control this traversal. We also explain why some firewall mechanisms - such as SOCKS - that were designed specifically for unicast traffic, are less appropriate for multicast. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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