State dependent multicast routing for single rate loss networks

We investigate a state dependent multicast routing scheme, called Least Loa d Multicast Routing (LLMR). for single rate loss networks. The algorithm is based on Least Load Routing (LLR) concept and the approach is to select th e least loaded links for establishing connections. An analytical model for LLMR is developed. The accuracy of the analytical model is compared with th e simulation results and is found to be very good. We also develop a simpli fied analytical model for fully symmetrical networks, which is also verifie d by comparing with simulation results.