For configuring IP multicast routing, what is the purpose of the global configuration mode command ip pim send-rp-announce 10.1.1.1?

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For configuring IP multicast routing, what is the purpose of the global configuration mode command ip pim send-rp-announce 10.1.1.1?

  • enables IP multicast routing with router ID 10.1.1.1
  • assigns the role of rendezvous point mapping agent to the router with IP address 10.1.1.1
  • announces the candidacy of the router with IP address 10.1.1.1 as the rendezvous point for all multicast groups
  • enables protocol independent multicast (PIM) with router ID 10.1.1.1

Explanation: The command ip pim send-rp-announce 10.1.1.1 is used in Auto-RP to announce the candidacy of the router with IP address 10.1.1.1 as the rendezvous point for all multicast groups. This command is used in the global configuration mode.

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