Is there a way to test multicast IP on same box?

Question

If I want to test a set of multicast IP programs (sender/receiver) without having to set up the networking, can this be done on the same box? If so, what needs to be setup

Answer 1

Some amount of network setup is necessary. If you do not want to create a physical network you can add multiple IP addresses to a single network card. If your machine has more than one network card you can even create a network with just two cards and a hub. Also if your machine has a wireless interface and a wired interface then connecting your machine to your wireless hub via both the wireless and wired interfaces will also get you a network.

Hope one of these ideas helps. Pat O