Re: What is PIM Designated Forwarder ?

Hi Asfer,

Do a google search on GS archives, this topic has been very thoroughly
discussed in the past. If you cant find it, please let us know and someone
will be happy to take you through it again I am sure.

HTH,
Sadiq

On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 9:36 AM, Asfer Shah <s_asfar_at_hotmail.com> wrote:

> Dear All,
> Can any one please clearly mention a simple way to explain the basic
> difference between the PIM DF (Designated Forwarder) and PIM DR (Designated
> Router).
> I know PIM DR, usually is a router connected next to the multicast source
> in a
> network which registers with the RP by sending a UNICAST register message
> inside multicast packet and informs the RP about a multicast source in a
> netwrok.
>
> The pim DF is related to PIM Bi-Directional multicast flavor, but how it
> differs from the DR, since its also elected onto a segment and then is
> responsible for avoiding loops in multicast by creating a loop free Source
> path tree.
>
> I need real help in understanding a DF concept and Bi-Directional at the
> same
> time?
> I could not find the better link to make a better concept if one can advise
> a
> better link , that will be highly appreciated!
>
> thanks
>
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