You can configure a mode-dynamic way of assigning RPs in a multicast network by means of auto-RP. When you configure auto-RP for a router, the router learns the address of the RP in the network automatically. Auto-RP operates in PIM version 1 and version 2.
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Note: If the router receives auto-RP announcements split across multiple messages, the router loses the information in the previous part of the message as soon as the next part of the message is received. |
To configure auto-RP properties, see the following sections: