Err. Msg. Could Not Connect to Multicast Channel When Dial In

• Microsoft NetShow version 2.0

SYMPTOMS

When I dial in to use NetShow with multicasting, I get the following error message:

   Could not connect to Multicast Channel

WORKAROUND

If you are dialing into a Remote Access Server (RAS), it will not work because the RAS server currently does not support multicast. You need to dial into a device that supports multicast.something, for example a Terminal server like Ascend Max 4000.

If you are not dialing into a RAS server, check with your ISP to see if they support multicast.

Notes:

• Every router between you and your server must also support multicast and be enabled for multicast.
• Multicast is great for reducing bandwidth on corporate networks; however, it is not quite ready for the Internet.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information, please see the Multicast white paper at http://www.microsoft.com/netshow/eval/multiwp.htm.

You can also see the following Internet sites for more information:

http://www.ascend.com/products/max4000/max4000data.html http://www.mbone.com/ http://www.mbone.com/lists http://www.stardust.com/ipmulticast.

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