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Filtering and Throttling IGMP Groups
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FIGURE 366 Enabling IGMP Filtering and Throttling
Configuring IGMP Filter Profiles
Use the Multicast > IGMP Snooping > Filter (Configure Profile – Add) page to create an IGMP profile
and set its access mode. Then use the (Add Multicast Group Range) page to configure the
multicast groups to filter.
CLI References
• “IGMP Filtering and Throttling” on page 468
Command Usage
Specify a range of multicast groups by entering a start and end IP address; or specify a single
multicast group by entering the same IP address for the start and end of the range.
Parameters
These parameters are displayed:
Add
• Profile ID – Creates an IGMP profile. (Range: 1-4294967295)
• Access Mode – Sets the access mode of the profile; either permit or deny. (Default: Deny)
When the access mode is set to permit, IGMP join reports are processed when a multicast
group falls within the controlled range. When the access mode is set to deny, IGMP join reports
are only processed when the multicast group is not in the controlled range.
Add Multicast Group Range
• Profile ID – Selects an IGMP profile to configure.
• Start Multicast IP Address – Specifies the starting address of a range of multicast groups.
• End Multicast IP Address – Specifies the ending address of a range of multicast groups.
Interface
To create an IGMP filter profile and set its access mode:
1. Click Multicast, IGMP Snooping, Filter.
2. Select Configure Profile from the Step list.
3. Select Add from the Action list.
4. Enter the number for a profile, and set its access mode.
5. Click Apply.