How does it work?

The Multicast Tester is a simple tool for users to test their IP Multicast connectivity. This instance of the tester is provided as a general purpose tester. It operates by listening for traffic from the NLANR Multicast Beacon project. The Java security model requires the applet to request permission before it can perform certain restricted actions. Testing your IP Multicast connectivity requires you to grant several privileges to the Applet.

How can I deploy it on my site?

We've worked to make it much easier for people to incorporate the Multicast Tester into their web site. We've created a near plug-and-play package which can be dropped into any existing web site. All that's left is to unpackage the files, make a few minor changes, and run. See our Multicast Tester Deployment HOWTO for additional instructions.

• mtester-deploy.zip
• mtester-deploy.tar.gz

Where can I get the source code?

The source code for this tester is being released under the GNU GPL and is available in both ZIP and TAR/GZ formats.

• mtester-src.zip
• mtester-src.tar.gz

About the Author

This software is brought to you by Multicast Technologies. Marty Schoch is the author and can be reached via email at mschoch@multicasttech.com.

More information on Multicast Technologies

Multicast Technologies offers a variety of professional services, including training and our new Multicast Workshops, which provide a detailed introduction to multicast protocols and hands-on laboratory experience. For more information, go to http://www.multicasttech.com/workshop .