
Explore multicast fundamentals by reviewing network traffic types and core components, including ICMP, ICMP snooping, and the PIM routing protocol, with theory before labs.
Explore multicast on IPv4, contrasting unicast and broadcast, and see how one server can stream to many via class d addresses, igmp and pim with igmp snooping.
Learn how multicast uses class d ip addresses in the 239.0.0.0/8 range to reach groups, avoid reserved 224.x ranges, and how layer 2 multicast mac prefixes identify receivers.
Explore multicast on MikroTik RouterOS by installing and enabling the multicast package from the MikroTik website, then learn to configure multicast from a single box in hands-on labs.
Install the multicast package on MikroTik RouterOS by downloading the extra package for IP SB architecture from MikroTik, reboot the router, and verify it appears in system packages.
Explore IGMP basics for receiving multicast on MikroTik RouterOS, comparing IP version 1 and 2, with version 3 not covered and an introduction to a PIM-like proxy for multi-router networks.
Configure multicast on MikroTik RouterOS using IGMP version 1. Have hosts join a multicast group with membership reports, and rely on router queries to confirm ongoing interest.
Configures multicast with IGMP version 2 on MikroTik RouterOS, detailing delivered group messages, group-specific membership, and the active router election, with a lab validating video streaming over UDP.
Learn how to configure multicast with IGMP proxy on MikroTik RouterOS, using upstream and downstream interfaces, option of alternative subnet, threshold, membership query intervals, and quick leave settings.
Explore layer 3 multicast across multiple routers in MikroTik RouterOS. Learn PEM and BIM concepts and complete labs to configure them for correct operation.
Explore how PIM sparse mode handles layer 3 multicast, using an RP and join/prune messages to deliver video from source 172.16.1.100 to group 239.1.2.3.
Configure PIM multicast on MikroTik RouterOS across two routers, establish the rendezvous point, and verify multicast streaming from a server to a client using group 239.1.2.3.
Explore PIM bootstrap for multicast on MikroTik RouterOS, replacing static rendezvous point configurations with automatic RP election, and see a lab demonstration.
Learn how PIM bootstrap identifies the rendezvous point on multicast networks using open standard BSR messages, BSR candidates, and RP candidates, with longest match and priority rules.
Configure PIM with BSR and RP candidates to establish the rendezvous point for the multicast group 239.122.3. Enable PIM on interfaces and validate with two routers.
Learn how IGMP snooping with IP snooping confines multicast traffic to interested hosts. A lab demonstrates multicast streaming on MikroTik RouterOS with a microcontroller, a switch, and multiple hosts.
Demonstrates configuring IGMP snooping on a MikroTik switch to control multicast traffic via a bridge, using membership reports to direct streams to receivers only.
Hello,
You are looking to this course because you wish to run Multicast in your MikroTik network and you can't find resources for this. Multicast is an added value solution for many ISP's and companies running MikroTik Routers.
However, you should understand 1st about Multicast to be able to configure it. That's why, in this course I will explain all theoretical parts about Multicast before configure it.
Don't waste your time in searching of how to configure Multicast on google, let me know show this for you in a 2.5 hours course with all details.
You will learn the following in this course:
What is Multicast and what are its components
Multicast Layer 3 and Layer 2 Addresses
Installing the Multicast Package on the MikroTik RouterOS
Configuring Multicast using IGMP version 1
Configuring Multicast using IGMP version 2
Configuring Multicast using IGMP-Proxy
Layer 3 Multicast (PIM) - Explanation
Configuring PIM Multicast on MikroTik RouterOS
Understanding PIM Bootstrap and RP Candidates
Configuring PIM with BSR and RP Candidates
Configuring the IGMP Snooping on a MikroTik Switch
To be able to follow this course, you should be familiar with MikroTik and have at least MTCNA level.
Finally, if you want to know how to configure Multicast correctly on the MikroTik RouterOS, I advise you to join my course and by end of the course you will be able to run a smooth Multicast in your network.