# RP List

A rendezvous point (RP) sends multicast packets for specific multicast groups. All sources in a group send their packets to the RP, and the RP sends data down the shared distribution tree to all receivers in a network.

You can configure a static rendezvous point (RP) when you want to bind a specific RP to one or more multicast groups. You can configure multiple static RPs, with each RP mapped to a different multicast group. You can configure a virtual router as a candidate RP (C-RP) when you want to map RPs dynamically to multicast groups. You can create one C-RP for each zone.

## Viewing the RP Address List

The RP Address List page lists the RPs that are configured on the NetScreen device. It displays the following information about each RP:

Status: Indicates whether the RP is a static RP or a candidate RP.

Zone: The zone in which the RP is configured.

Address: The IP address of the RP.

MGroup: The access list that defines the multicast groups of the RP.

Always: Indicates whether multicast groups in the access list always use the same static RP.

Configure: Click Edit to modify an RP. Click Remove to delete an RP.

### To Create a Static RP

To create an RP, click New. For more information, see Static RP Configuration.