Avaya Configuring IP Multicasting Services Bedienungsanleitung

Part No. 114064 Rev. AAugust 1996Router Software Version 11.0Site Manager Software Version 5.0Configuring IPMulticasting Services

Configuring IP Multicasting ServicesA-26 114064 Rev. AParameter: Neighbor Priority LevelPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > ST2 >

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Index114064 Rev. A Index-3Enable, 5-13, A-20Hello Retry, A-24Hello Time Out, A-24HID Change Retry, A-23HID Change Time Out, A-22IP Address, 5-13, A-20

114064 Rev. A xiTablesTable 4-1. Recommended TTL and Threshold Values ...4-16Table 5-1. ST2 Features ...

114064 Rev. A xiiiAbout This GuideIf you are responsible for configuring and managing Bay Networks™ routers, youneed to read this guide. This guide pro

Configuring IP Multicasting Servicesxiv 114064 Rev. AConventionsangle brackets (< >) Indicate that you choose the text to enter based on thedesc

About This Guide114064 Rev. A xvAcronymsAUI Attachment Unit InterfaceBOOTP Bootstrap ProtocolBRI Basic Rate InterfaceCCITT International Telegraph and

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114064 Rev. A 1-1Chapter 1Multicasting OverviewThe following sections describe IP multicasting concepts and terminology.• Multicast Host Groups -- pag

Configuring IP Multicasting Services1-2 114064 Rev. AAn IP multicasting host group can consist of zero or more members and places norestrictions on it

Multicasting Overview114064 Rev. A 1-3Multicast ProtocolsAn IP router fully configured for multicasting runs a host group membershipprotocol and a mult

114064 Rev. A 2-1Chapter 2Starting IP Multicasting ServicesThe following sections show you how to perform a basic configuration -- that is, aconfigurati

Configuring IP Multicasting Services2-2 114064 Rev. A2. Supply the following information:• An IP address for this interface. There is no default for t

Starting IP Multicasting Services114064 Rev. A 2-3Starting ST2Before you can select a protocol to run on the router, you must configure a circuitthat t

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Configuring IP Multicasting Services2-4 114064 Rev. AThe instructions in this chapter show you how to start ST2 using all default valuesand settings.F

114064 Rev. A 3-1Chapter 3Customizing IGMPThis chapter consists of the following sections describing the Internet GroupManagement Protocol (IGMP).• IG

Configuring IP Multicasting Services3-2 114064 Rev. AIGMP Concepts and TerminologyThe Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) allows a host to regis

Customizing IGMP114064 Rev. A 3-3If at least one host on the local network specifies that it is a member of a givengroup, the router will forward to th

Configuring IP Multicasting Services3-4 114064 Rev. AEstimating the Number of GroupsBy default, IGMP estimates that 20 groups will be simultaneously a

Customizing IGMP114064 Rev. A 3-5Configuring IGMP on an InterfaceThe following sections show you how to configure interface-specific IGMPfeatures using S

Configuring IP Multicasting Services3-6 114064 Rev. ASpecifying a Membership Timeout IntervalBy default, a local group membership is valid for 260 sec

Customizing IGMP114064 Rev. A 3-7Configuring a Static Host EntryA network may include a member of a multicast group that is unable to register itsnetwo

114064 Rev. A 4-1Chapter 4Customizing DVMRPThis chapter consists of the following sections describing the Distance VectorMulticast Routing Protocol (D

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Configuring IP Multicasting Services4-2 114064 Rev. A• Configuring a Tunnel -- page 4-18Selecting the Encapsulation Mode -- page 4-18Specifying the Cos

Customizing DVMRP114064 Rev. A 4-3Figure 4-1. Multicast RoutersAt startup, a DVMRP multicasting router1. Initializes its routing table with informatio

Configuring IP Multicasting Services4-4 114064 Rev. AIn Figure 4-1, for example, Router D becomes active and issues routing probes onfour multicasting

Customizing DVMRP114064 Rev. A 4-5In Figure 4-1, for example, Router D receives two reports for the networkconnected to multicasting Router A, one fro

Configuring IP Multicasting Services4-6 114064 Rev. AThe principal items in a forwarding table entry areShortest-Path TreesRoute information used by D

Customizing DVMRP114064 Rev. A 4-7A network that is not on the shortest path to a source network from a multicastrouter is considered to be a leaf. In

Configuring IP Multicasting Services4-8 114064 Rev. AConfiguring Tree PruningIf a host drops out of a multicast group, multicast routers may continue t

Customizing DVMRP114064 Rev. A 4-9Configuring DVMRP TimersWhen a router adds or updates a route, it uses configurable aging timers to controlthe useful

Configuring IP Multicasting Services4-10 114064 Rev. ASetting the Neighbor Report TimerThe neighbor report timer specifies how long the router waits to

Customizing DVMRP114064 Rev. A 4-11Specifying a Probe IntervalThe probe interval determines how often DVMRP sends a probe on interfacesfrom which no n

114064 Rev. A vContentsConfiguring IP Multicasting Services iAbout This GuideBefore You Begin ...

Configuring IP Multicasting Services4-12 114064 Rev. AEstimating the Number of RoutesBy default, DVMRP preallocates a routing table for 25 entries. Yo

Customizing DVMRP114064 Rev. A 4-13Specifying the Maximum Number of RoutesBy default, DVMRP stores all learned routes in the routing table. You can us

Configuring IP Multicasting Services4-14 114064 Rev. AConfiguring DVMRP on a CircuitThe following sections describe DVMRP circuit-specific features.Enab

Customizing DVMRP114064 Rev. A 4-15Calculating a Route Metric and Comparing Route CostsBy default, a circuit has a cost of 1. You can use Site Manager

Configuring IP Multicasting Services4-16 114064 Rev. ASpecifying a ThresholdThreshold values control the scope of datagram delivery. The threshold is

Customizing DVMRP114064 Rev. A 4-17Configuring a Forwarding TableTo keep to a minimum the amount of time that it spends looking up routes,DVMRP creates

Configuring IP Multicasting Services4-18 114064 Rev. ADisabling Advertisement of Local NetworksBy default, DVMRP advertises its own local networks ove

Customizing DVMRP114064 Rev. A 4-19Specifying the CostBy default, DVMRP assigns a metric of 1 to a tunnel. You can use Site Manager tospecify a cost v

Configuring IP Multicasting Services4-20 114064 Rev. AConfiguring a Forwarding Table for the TunnelBy default, DVMRP preallocates a forwarding table fo

114064 Rev. A 5-1Chapter 5Customizing ST2 ServicesThis chapter consists of the following sections describing services provided by theInternet Stream P

vi 114064 Rev. AChapter 3Customizing IGMPIGMP Concepts and Terminology ...

Configuring IP Multicasting Services5-2 114064 Rev. AST2 Concepts and TerminologyThe Internet Stream Protocol (ST2) enables a network application to r

Customizing ST2 Services114064 Rev. A 5-3Figure 5-1. ST2 Point-to-Multipoint StreamST2 AgentsEach IP router supporting the stream is configured with th

Configuring IP Multicasting Services5-4 114064 Rev. AAn ST2 agent that receives control messages and stream data directly from anorigin application or

Customizing ST2 Services114064 Rev. A 5-5Tunnels are configured by the network administrator to establish ST2 streams innetworks where not all IP route

Configuring IP Multicasting Services5-6 114064 Rev. AResource ManagerAn SCMP CONNECT request includes a flowspec that lists the communicationsresources

Customizing ST2 Services114064 Rev. A 5-7The Role of an ST2 Intermediate AgentThis section examines the role played by an intermediate ST2 agent runni

Configuring IP Multicasting Services5-8 114064 Rev. AReceiving a Connect Request from UpstreamAn intermediate ST agent receives connect requests on ST

Customizing ST2 Services114064 Rev. A 5-9The ST2 agent on BayNet/ST2 1, using the information in the connection request:1. Negotiates a hop identifier

Configuring IP Multicasting Services5-10 114064 Rev. AUsing the ST2 Neighbor Table (Exploratory Routing)In exploratory routing, the ST2 agent obtains

Customizing ST2 Services114064 Rev. A 5-11Figure 5-4. Adding a Target to a StreamHow the Agent Forwards ST2 Data DownstreamAn ST agent receives data p

114064 Rev. A viiSpecifying a Route Switch Interval ...4-11Estimating the Number

Configuring IP Multicasting Services5-12 114064 Rev. AThe forwarding information identifies the next-hop agent and includes the HIDand address of the n

Customizing ST2 Services114064 Rev. A 5-13Configuring the Tunnel CapabilityBy default, ST2 does not have tunneling capability. If your network requires

Configuring IP Multicasting Services5-14 114064 Rev. ASetting Interface Timers and CountersYou can use Site Manager to set the following ST2 timers:•

Customizing ST2 Services114064 Rev. A 5-15Site Manager: Accept Time Out parameter: page A-20Site Manager: Accept Retry parameter: page A-21Site Manage

Configuring IP Multicasting Services5-16 114064 Rev. AConfiguring the Neighbors Forwarding TableYou can use Site Manager to store the following informa

114064 Rev. A A-1Appendix ASite Manager Multicast ParametersDVMRP ParametersDVMRP Global ParametersParameter: EnablePath: Configuration Manager > Pr

Configuring IP Multicasting ServicesA-2 114064 Rev. AParameter: Triggered Update IntervalPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > Multic

Site Manager Multicast Parameters114064 Rev. A A-3Parameter: Route Expiration TimeoutPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > Multicast

Configuring IP Multicasting ServicesA-4 114064 Rev. AParameter: Estimated RoutesPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > Multicast >

Site Manager Multicast Parameters114064 Rev. A A-5Parameter: Route Switch TimeoutPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > Multicast >

viii 114064 Rev. AHow the Agent Adds a Target to a Stream ...5-10How the Agent Forwards ST2

Configuring IP Multicasting ServicesA-6 114064 Rev. AParameter: Fragmented MTU ThresholdPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > Multica

Site Manager Multicast Parameters114064 Rev. A A-7DVMRP Circuit ParametersParameter: EnablePath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > Mult

Configuring IP Multicasting ServicesA-8 114064 Rev. AParameter: MetricPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > Multicast > DVMRP >

Site Manager Multicast Parameters114064 Rev. A A-9Parameter: Forward Cache TTLPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > Multicast > DV

Configuring IP Multicasting ServicesA-10 114064 Rev. ADVMRP Tunnel ParametersParameter: EnablePath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > M

Site Manager Multicast Parameters114064 Rev. A A-11Parameter: ThresholdPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > Multicast > DVMRP >

Configuring IP Multicasting ServicesA-12 114064 Rev. AParameter: Local IP AddressPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > Multicast >

Site Manager Multicast Parameters114064 Rev. A A-13IGMP ParametersIGMP Global Configuration ParametersParameter: EnablePath: Configuration Manager >

Configuring IP Multicasting ServicesA-14 114064 Rev. AIGMP Static Host ParametersParameter: Version Threshold TimePath: Configuration Manager > Prot

Site Manager Multicast Parameters114064 Rev. A A-15IGMP Entry Interface ParametersParameter: Static Group AddressPath: Configuration Manager > Proto

114064 Rev. A ixFiguresFigure 4-1. Multicast Routers ...4-3Figure 5-

Configuring IP Multicasting ServicesA-16 114064 Rev. AParameter: Interface Query RatePath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > Multicast

Site Manager Multicast Parameters114064 Rev. A A-17IP Configuration ParametersParameter: Max Host Response TimePath: Configuration Manager > Protocol

Configuring IP Multicasting ServicesA-18 114064 Rev. AParameter: Transmit Bcast AddrPath: Select IP from the Select Protocols window and click on OK.D

Site Manager Multicast Parameters114064 Rev. A A-19ST2 ParametersST2 Global ParametersParameter: EnablePath: Configuration Manager > Protocols >

Configuring IP Multicasting ServicesA-20 114064 Rev. AST2 Interface ParametersParameter: EnablePath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP >

Site Manager Multicast Parameters114064 Rev. A A-21Parameter: Accept RetryPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > ST2 > InterfacesDe

Configuring IP Multicasting ServicesA-22 114064 Rev. AParameter: Disconnect Time OutPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > ST2 > In

Site Manager Multicast Parameters114064 Rev. A A-23Parameter: HID Change RetryPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > ST2 > Interfac

Configuring IP Multicasting ServicesA-24 114064 Rev. AST Neighbors Forwarding Table ParametersParameter: Hello Time OutPath: Configuration Manager >

Site Manager Multicast Parameters114064 Rev. A A-25Parameter: Route Exploration CapabilityPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > ST2 &