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4.2.4 IGMP
The
IGMP
menu
is
used
for
configuring
IGMP
snooping.
IGMP
means
"Internet
Group Management
Protocol".
It is a protocol through which hosts can register with their local router for multicast services. If
there is more than one multicast router on a given sub- network, one of the routers is elected and assumes
the responsibility of keeping track of group membership.
Figure: 4.2.10