how to configure RTSP/RTP multicast streaming

Wowza Streaming Engine
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Dear Sir,

Can I ask if it is possible to configure the Wowza media server to do RTSP/RTP multicast streaming?

I know it supports two types of transport mode, udp-unicast and tcp-interleaved.

I’m wondering if it also supports multicast. What I mean is RTP multicast when it works for RTSP server.

Thanks in advance.

Phillip Lee.

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Hi,

Multicast is supported with the use of the PushPublish function, detailed here:

You’ll find a section there regarding the Realtime Transport Protocol.

What happens is you configure this to recognize your incoming stream, via a map file,

and in turn the stream is re-broadcast as a multicast rtp stream. This can be played by

rtsp player such as VLC and QuickTime.

Daren

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Hi Brian,

Yes, there’s more information here for Wowza Media Server 3.6.x users:

You need to click on the “AddOn Request Form” link on that page to get the AddOn.

The Plugin/AddOn is free, but you have to request using the form.

Best regards,

Daren

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Dear Sir,

Thank your for your quick reply.

I have another question. In your answer, I got to know ModulePush is required for the RTSP/RTP multicast streaming. I have purchased a copy of Wowza media server 3.6.2.

Does it support ModulePush? Or do I need to purchase some AddOn package?

Thanks in advance.

Phillip Lee.

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Now that the AddOn is no longer available what would be the process to send a Wowza originated live stream to a multicast enabled network? Does that functionality still exist?