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  1. This lesson explains how IGMP version 3 works. IGMP 3 supports source filtering, we can join multicast groups but only from specified source addresses.

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    • IGMPv1 vs IGMPv2 vs IGMPv3

    It was the first IGMP version that allowed to explicitly announce its willingness to receive particular multicast traffic. This version had two messages only: The Membership Query was always sent to 224.0.0.1 by multicastrouters,and the Membership Report was always sent by stations to the group that a station wanted to join. There was no message to...

    The next version of IGMPamong other IGMP versions had some enhancement – 1. Membership Query was of both types i.e. general (sent to 224.0.0.1) and group-specific (sent to a particular multicast group). The general Membership Query is used to find out all multicast groups that the stations are subscribed to. The group-specific Membership Query is u...

    It was introduced as a need to support source-specific multicast. The IGMPv1/IGMPv2 does not have the capability to specify a particular sender. The extensions of the IGMP to support the source-specific multicast led to the creation of the IGMPv3. Related- IGMP Basics

    Download the difference table here.

    For more information on IGMPv1 IGMPv2 and IGMPv3 watch this video – Reference – https://www.safaribooksonline.com/library/view/ccie-routing-and/9780133590890/ch07lev2sec5.html

  2. Sep 28, 2024 · IGMP helps manage the membership of hosts in multicast groups, ensuring that data is sent only to those who need it. This article aims to delve into the key differences between IGMPv2 and IGMPv3 to help you understand their features, improvements, and how to choose between them based on your specific needs.

  3. Mar 17, 2016 · Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) is the protocol used by IPv4 devices to report their IP multicast group memberships to neighboring multicast devices. Version 3 (v3) of IGMP adds support for source filtering.

  4. Mar 27, 2024 · This blog delves into a comparative analysis of IGMPv2 and IGMPv3, highlighting their key features, differences, and use cases to guide network administrators and IT professionals in making informed decisions on which version to implement.

  5. IGMP is a network layer protocol used to set up multicasting on networks that use the Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4). Specifically, IGMP allows devices to join a multicasting group.

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  7. Aug 19, 2024 · IGMPv3, the latest version of the protocol, introduces several improvements over its predecessors (IGMPv1 and IGMPv2), including: Source-Specific Multicast (SSM): IGMPv3 allows devices to specify not just the multicast group they want to join, but also the specific source of the multicast traffic.

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