UNICAST STREAMING OF MULTICAST CONTENT
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1. A method for communication, comprising:
- receiving an Internet Protocol Multicast (IPMC) packet for delivery to multiple subscribing hosts;
encapsulating the IPMC packet in a plurality of unicast frames that are respectively addressed to the subscribing hosts; and
transmitting the unicast frames via a Layer 2 network to the subscribing hosts.
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Abstract
A method for communication includes receiving an Internet Protocol Multicast (IPMC) packet for delivery to multiple subscribing hosts. The IPMC packet is encapsulated in a plurality of unicast frames that are respectively addressed to the subscribing hosts for transmission via a Layer 2 network to the subscribing hosts.
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16 Claims
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1. A method for communication, comprising:
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receiving an Internet Protocol Multicast (IPMC) packet for delivery to multiple subscribing hosts; encapsulating the IPMC packet in a plurality of unicast frames that are respectively addressed to the subscribing hosts; and transmitting the unicast frames via a Layer 2 network to the subscribing hosts. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. Communication apparatus, comprising:
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a first port coupled to receive an Internet Protocol Multicast (IPMC) packet from a Wide Area Network (WAN) for delivery to multiple subscribing hosts; one or more second ports coupled to a Layer 2 network, to which the subscribing hosts are connected; and a processor, which is configured to encapsulate the IPMC packet in a plurality of unicast frames that are respectively addressed to the subscribing hosts and to transmit the unicast frames over the Layer 2 network via the one or more second ports. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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