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ertain Class D IP networks in the range of 224.0.0.0 through
239.255.255.255 are used for host extensions for IP multicasting as specified
in the Request for Comments (RFC) 1112 standard created by the Internet
Engineering Task Force (IETF). The well-known addresses are assigned and
maintained by the Internet Address Number Authority (IANA). RFC 1112
specifies the extensions required of a host implementation of the Internet
Protocol (IP) to support multicasting.
There are a lot of abbreviations and acronyms used in this appendix. The
most important found in the well-known addresses are listed here:
DVMRP Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
OSPF Open Shortest Path First
RIP Routing Information Protocol
RP Route processor
PIM Protocol Independent Multicast
This appendix will describe the multicast addresses, the purpose of each
address, and the RFC or contact acronym.
These addresses are subject to change. If you cannot find an address listed
here that appears to be assigned, refer to the following location: ftp://
ftp.isi.edu/in-notes/iana/assignments/
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