Learn More: How The Multicast Agent Works
Stop Overbuilding. Start Streaming in Minutes.
Multicast Agent makes it incredibly simple to deliver live video across your network without ripping out your infrastructure or investing in an expensive streaming platform. Whether you're a systems integrator, network admin, or IT leader, here's how it works and why it just works.
Plug It In. Get Going.
Multicast Agent installs on any Windows or macOS device inside your network. Once installed, it listens for UDP multicast streams and instantly converts them into browser-friendly HLS (HTTP Live Streaming). There's no need for extra servers, firewall changes, or added complexity.
Why Enterprise and Government Teams Choose Multicast Agent
Multicast Agent helps organizations cut costs by up to 80% compared to traditional enterprise streaming solutions. It eliminates monthly user fees or per-viewer pricing and simplifies troubleshooting, deployment, and support.
“We had it running in under 10 minutes. The team was amazed.”
Rob W. Enterprise IT Manager
What It Supports
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Input: MPEG-TS over UDP multicast
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Output: HLS stream served on localhost or LAN
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Player Compatibility: Modern browsers, smart TVs, signage players
Step 1: Video signal sent to media server.
Step 2: The media server converts the signal to multicast.
Step 3: Multicast is distributed to the network.
Step 4: The Multicast Agent displays the live stream on the user computer.
Built for Enterprise IT
Multicast Agent is designed to play well with real-world networks. It works on VLANs, across subnets, and behind proxies. It requires no inbound ports or firewall rules, and it maintains a low memory and CPU footprint, typically under 5%. Most teams are able to deploy the agent in just a few hours. Common existing network equipment can be repurposed to support multicast distribution, making the deployment even more cost-effective. A simple off-the-shelf media server can be licensed for use, while we provide the agent and player components. For monitoring and analytics, widely used tools like Splunk can be integrated to track viewer engagement and performance.
Teams often use Multicast Agent to support internal town halls and all-hands meetings, campus-wide IPTV and signage, and secure internal-only live events. We provide everything from a self-serve manual for independent deployment to full training and ongoing monitoring options, depending on your needs and resources.
Common Questions
Q: Will this work with our existing multicast stream?
A: Yes. As long as you have MPEG-TS over UDP, it’ll work.
Q: Do I need special network configurations?
A: No. Convert your source video to multicast, then it's plug-and-play.
Q: Can we test before we buy?
A: Yes. We’re happy to run a short pilot to verify compatibility.
Ready to See It in Action?
Book a quick 30-minute walkthrough with our team. We’ll show you how it works and answer any questions.