Documentation
Multicast Socket
Require: IP-Symcon >= 4.1
The Multicast Socket opens an interface which is often used for communication between the gateway/splitter instance and the connected device. It uses the UDP protocol.
Integration in IP-Symcon
The multicast socket can be set up and activated on the configuration page.
Only a click on "Apply" saves the settings and then an attempt is made to establish the connection with activated "Open socket".
Send-Host/Port
IP and port of the device to be controlled.
Receive-Host/Port
Determines on which network and via which IP and port the data is received.
Multicast
Multicast group address that is logged on and obeyed.
Activatable Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Broadcast | Allows broadcast messages to be sent |
| Reuse Address | Allows the socket to be connected to an address that is already in use. |
| Loopback | Activates the reception of Multicast-Packets on the send socket, provided this is a member of the Multicast Group. |