Two multicast addreses exist for OSPFv3
ff02::5
ff02::6 - used by the DR to create a virtual node to represent the Network Link LSA
0100.0ccc.cccd
It's a multicast address to be multicast to a group of hosts
The highest usable IP address for non-multicast devices is 223.255.255.254 The highest usable multicast IP address is 239.255.255.254
For multicast, ip addresses in the range of 224.0.0.0 - 239.255.255.255 are used.
an address that begins with 01-00-5E in hexadecimal
0100.0ccc.cccd
This address is used for multicast. EIGRP use this IP address.
It's a multicast address to be multicast to a group of hosts
224.0.0.10
The highest usable IP address for non-multicast devices is 223.255.255.254 The highest usable multicast IP address is 239.255.255.254
In OSPFv3, the router ID is determined by selecting the highest IP address assigned to an active interface on the router. If no interfaces are available, OSPFv3 will use the highest IPv4 address among the router's loopback interfaces, if configured. If no loopback interfaces are present, and no active IP addresses are available, the router ID remains undefined until one is assigned or the router is restarted. The router ID is essential for uniquely identifying the OSPFv3 router within an OSPF network.
224.0.1.60 is a multicast broadcast used by HP printers to discover other printers or print servers.
The difference is in the IP range. The multicast IP range is 224.0.0.0 - 239.255.255.255
solicited-node multicast address
For multicast, ip addresses in the range of 224.0.0.0 - 239.255.255.255 are used.
MAC - Media Access Control address comes first, followed by MC - Multicast and then MA - Multicast Address. A MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications on the physical network segment. Multicast refers to a communication method in which information is sent from one source to multiple destinations.
Multicast binding refers to the process of associating a specific multicast address with a particular application or service, allowing multiple recipients to receive the same data simultaneously. This technique is commonly used in networking to efficiently distribute information, such as streaming media or updates, to multiple clients without requiring separate connections for each one. By binding a service to a multicast address, it reduces bandwidth consumption and enhances performance in scenarios where the same data needs to be sent to multiple endpoints.