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Multicast tool is a Java-based command-line application designed to help you send data packets to a specific IP range and get results. It can be used by anyone looking for this quick and simple testing method. No installation required besides JavaThere is no setup pack involved, which makes Multicast tool portable, as long as you have Java installed on the PC. You can simply place the JAR file to a custom location on the disk and just click it to run or call the process from a Command Prompt window. It is also possible to save Multicast tool to a USB flash drive or other removable storage unit, in order to run it on any PC with minimum effort. More importantly, it does not create new entries in the Windows registry or Start menu, thus leaving the disk clean after removal. Straightforward commandsSo, it it possible to indicate the IP range, join the Multicast group and listen for data and send data via STDIN interface, enable verbose output, as well as to print information. The program carries out tasks rapidly while remaining light on the system resources, since it uses low CPU and RAM. We have not come across any stability issues in our tests, since Multicast tool did not hang, crash or pop up error messages. ConclusionTo sum it up, users who prefer command-line applications to graphical interfaces and who want to test the network are likely to find Multicast tool fast, reliable and very simple to handle. Reviewed by Elena Opris, last updated on September 23rd, 2014
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