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Status:

PROPOSED STANDARD

Author:

S. Venaas

Stream:

IETF

Source:

mboned (ops)

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DOI:  https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC6450

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Abstract

The Multicast Ping Protocol specified in this document allows for checking whether an endpoint can receive multicast -- both Source-Specific Multicast (SSM) and Any-Source Multicast (ASM). It can also be used to obtain additional multicast-related information, such as multicast tree setup time. This protocol is based on an implementation of tools called "ssmping" and "asmping". [STANDARDS-TRACK]

For the definition of Status, see RFC 2026.

For the definition of Stream, see RFC 8729.