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Multicast

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000782

A method of sending network packets to a specific group of recipients simultaneously, rather than to a single recipient (unicast) or all recipients (broadcast). This technique conserves bandwidth by sending a single stream of data that is then replicated by network routers to reach all members of the designated group. Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) is commonly used to manage multicast group memberships.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000782
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectInternet
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-000782",
  "term": "Multicast",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "A method of sending network packets to a specific group of recipients simultaneously, rather than to a single recipient (unicast) or all recipients (broadcast). This technique conserves bandwidth by sending a single stream of data that is then replicated by network routers to reach all members of the designated group. Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) is commonly used to manage multicast group memberships.",
  "subject": "Internet",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/multicast/"
}

Record 864 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.