Variable definitions

The following table describes the RP Set tab fields.

Field Description
GroupAddress Specifies the IP address of the multicast group. Together with the group mask, the group address identifies the prefix that a router uses to advertise itself as a C-RP.
GroupMask Specifies the address mask of the multicast group. Together with the group address, the group mask identifies the prefix that a router uses to advertise itself as a C-RP.
Address Specifies the IP address of the C-RP.
HoldTime(sec) Indicates the time specified in a C-RP advertisement that the BSR uses to time out the RP. After the BSR receives an advertisement for the RP, it restarts the timer. If no advertisement arrives before the timer expires, the BSR removes that RP from the RP set.
ExpiryTime Specifies the time remaining before this C-RP times out.