Re: Multicast & Loopback Interfaces

From: Wes Smith (wesmith@rogers.com)
Date: Fri Apr 02 2004 - 13:33:21 GMT-3

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Hi
I usually use a loopback for my auto-rp configurations, and this
requires pim to be enabled on the interface.
ie "ip pim send-rp-discovery Loopback0 scope 255"

Makes Autorp more stable.

Wes

Packet Man wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I know that mcast should be enabled on all interfaces in a mcast
> domain, but does (or should) that include Loopback Interfaces?
>
> Could someone explain when, if ever, mcast should be enabled on
> Loopbacks and why?
>
> Thanks in advance, pm
>
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