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Assigning interfaces to multicast services – LevelOne GTL-2691 User Manual

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Use the Multicast > IGMP Snooping > IGMP Member (Add Static Member)

page to statically assign a multicast service to an interface.

Multicast filtering can be dynamically configured using IGMP Snooping and

IGMP Query messages (see

"Configuring IGMP Snooping and Query

Parameters" on page 515

). However, for certain applications that require

tighter control, it may be necessary to statically configure a multicast

service on the switch. First add all the ports attached to participating hosts

to a common VLAN, and then assign the multicast service to that VLAN

group.

CLI R

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"ip igmp snooping vlan static" on page 1201

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Static multicast addresses are never aged out.

When a multicast address is assigned to an interface in a specific VLAN,

the corresponding traffic can only be forwarded to ports within that

VLAN.

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These parameters are displayed:

VLAN – Specifies the VLAN which is to propagate the multicast service.

(Range: 1-4093)

Interface – Activates the Port or Trunk scroll down list.

Port or Trunk – Specifies the interface assigned to a multicast group.

Multicast IP – The IP address for a specific multicast service.

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To statically assign an interface to a multicast service:

1.

Click Multicast, IGMP Snooping, IGMP Member.

2.

Select Add Static Member from the Action list.

3.

Select the VLAN that will propagate the multicast service, specify the
interface attached to a multicast service (through an IGMP-enabled

switch or multicast router), and enter the multicast IP address.

4.

Click Apply.