A Look at Native IPv6 Multicast

  • Authors:
  • Chris Metz;Mallik Tatipamula

  • Affiliations:
  • Cisco Systems;Cisco Systems

  • Venue:
  • IEEE Internet Computing
  • Year:
  • 2004

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Abstract

IP multicast offers a bandwidth-efficient means for transmitting packets to multiple hosts for applications that require multiparty communications. Coupled with IPv6's larger address space, its inherent multicast support will enable current and future Internet-ready devices to support multiparty applications such as videoconferencing, P2P gaming, and data feeds.