Specifying a local IP interface as a candidate RP

Because PIM-SM cannot run without an RP, you must specify at least one C-RP in the domain. Use this procedure to configure a local PIM-SM interface as a candidate RP (C-RP).

With the Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 Series, you can configure only one local interface as a C-RP for any number of groups.

Using the GroupMask value, you can configure a C-RP for several groups in one configuration. For example, with a C-RP configuration with a GroupAddress value of 224.0.0.0 and a GroupMask of 240.0.0.0, you can configure the C-RP for a multicast range from 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255.

Procedure steps


Step Action

1

From the Device Manager menu bar, select IP Routing > PIM.

The PIM dialog box appears with the Globals tab displayed.

2

Click the Candidate RP tab.

The Candidate RP tab appears.

3

Click Insert.

The PIM, Insert Candidate dialog box appears.

4

In the GroupAddress box, enter the multicast group address.

5

In the GroupMask box, enter the multicast group mask.

6

In the RPAddress box, enter the address of the C-RP.

7

Click Insert.


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