In multicast networks, where a single source disseminates information to multiple destinations concurrently, network coding can significantly improve reliability and bandwidth utilisation.

However, some network configurations with multiple routers or switches may require an accompanying IGMP querier to function correctly, without blocking all multicast traffic.

In addition, with the Multicast Explorer DVR-like replay capability, managers can see exactly what multicast routing events occurred at specific points in time for forensic analysis.