IP Message Transmission Methods (MCP Series)
There are three types of Message Transmission Methods on an IP network. Each type is designed for a specific purpose. The three types are:
UNICAST
Unicast messages are sent from one device to another device. Unicast messages have on sender and one receiver. A unicast message is the equivalent of a private conversation between two people.
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BROADCAST
Broadcast messages are sent from one point to all other points. A broadcast has one sender and every other device is a receiver. A broadcast message would be the equivalent of a speaker at a function.
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MULTICAST
Multicast message are sent between a set of devices. Multicast messages have a set of senders and receivers. A multicast message would be the equivalent of a conference call where there are participants and non-participants.
UNICAST
Unicast messages are sent from one device to another device. Unicast messages have on sender and one receiver. A unicast message is the equivalent of a private conversation between two people.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0mD5KSFX3JTiZvAq5jJDTYA_FYnFzvm-tWxmiWemtogY_F4gnAq13s_Zs7dY6uv1H84KeaMgspLxR8mp9R1llsPcIhitzGejRUUH9tLyOymDRDM90dIXCgmsagWvUVkXX6vCGQYuPQ0Q/s320/unicast.gif)
BROADCAST
Broadcast messages are sent from one point to all other points. A broadcast has one sender and every other device is a receiver. A broadcast message would be the equivalent of a speaker at a function.
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MULTICAST
Multicast message are sent between a set of devices. Multicast messages have a set of senders and receivers. A multicast message would be the equivalent of a conference call where there are participants and non-participants.
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