Source-Specific Protocol Independent Multicast in 232/8
RFC 4608, “Source-Specific Protocol Independent Multicast in 232/8”, is a Best Current Practice document published in August 2006 by D. Meyer, R. Rockell, G. Shepherd. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
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.
What “Best Current Practice” means
Documents the IETF community's recommended operational or procedural practice rather than a protocol specification.
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