RFC 3170 · INFORMATIONAL · 2001
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
IP Multicast Applications: Challenges and Solutions
Overview
RFC 3170, “IP Multicast Applications: Challenges and Solutions”, is an Informational document published in September 2001 by B. Quinn, K. Almeroth. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes the challenges involved with designing and implementing multicast applications. It is an introductory guide for application developers that highlights the unique considerations of multicast applications as compared to unicast 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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