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IPv4 Multicast

This feature module describes how to configure IP multicast in an IPv4 network. IP multicast is an
efficient way to use network resources, especially for bandwidth-intensive services such as audio and
video.
Finding Feature Information
Your software release may not support all the features documented in this module. For the latest feature
information and caveats, see the release notes for your platform and software release. To find information
about the features documented in this module, and to see a list of the releases in which each feature is
supported, see the “Feature Information for IPv4 Multicast” section on page 41-16.
Use Cisco Feature Navigator to find information about platform support and Cisco software image
support. To access Cisco Feature Navigator, go to http://www.cisco.com/go/cfn. An account on
Cisco.com is not required.
Contents
Prerequisites, page 41-2
Restrictions, page 41-2
Feature Overview, page 41-2
Configuring IPv4 Multicast, page 41-6
Verifying PIM SSM, page 41-9
Configuration Examples for IPv4 Multicast, page 41-11
Additional References, page 41-14
Feature Information for IPv4 Multicast, page 41-16