RFC 2771 · INFORMATIONAL · 2000
WED · 29 JUL 2026
An Abstract API for Multicast Address Allocation
Overview
RFC 2771, “An Abstract API for Multicast Address Allocation”, is an Informational document published in February 2000 by R. Finlayson. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes the "abstract service interface" for the dynamic multicast address allocation service, as seen by applications. 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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