Ken, PIM messages are sent multicast, either to 224.0.0.2 or 224.0.0.13 depending on the PIM version.
PIM Joins are sent periodically, every 60 seconds. - Tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hello, > > I have two questions here on the above. > > Are PIM joins sent multicast or unicast. Some docs says it's unicast, but I > see it as multicast in my trace. > > Also, If a flow maintains state for a period of time, do PIM-Join messages > get sent periodically to the RP or root of the source, if so how often? > > Many thx > Ken > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > For more information about Barclays Capital, please > visit our web site at http://www.barcap.com. > > > Internet communications are not secure and therefore the Barclays > Group does not accept legal responsibility for the contents of this > message. Although the Barclays Group operates anti-virus programmes, > it does not accept responsibility for any damage whatsoever that is > caused by viruses being passed. Any views or opinions presented are > solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the > Barclays Group. Replies to this email may be monitored by the Barclays > Group for operational or business reasons. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=70086&t=70014 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
