Advantech EKI-7428G Series, User Manual

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4.5.8 Multicast
Multicast forwarding allows a single packet to be forwarded to multiple destinations. The
service is based on L2 switch receiving a single packet addressed to a specific Multicast
address. Multicast forwarding creates copies of the packet, and transmits the packets to the
relevant ports.
Multicast Filtering
The Multicast Filtering page allows for the definition of action settings when an unknown
multicast request is received. The options include: Drop, Flood, or Router Port.
To access this page, click L2 Switching > Multicast > Multicast Filtering .
Figure 4-30. L2 Switching > Multicast > Multicast Filtering
The following table describes the items in the previous figure.
The ensuing table for Properties Information settings are informational only: Unknown
Multicast Action.
Table 4-28. L2 Switching > Multicast > Multicast Filtering
Item Description
Unknown Multicast
Action Select the configuration protocol: Drop, Flood, or Router Port, to apply for
any unknown multicast event.
Apply Click Apply to save the values and update the screen.