LevelOne GEL-1061, User Manual

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Chapter 14
| Multicast Filtering
Filtering and Throttling IGMP Groups
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set to replace, the switch randomly removes an existing group and replaces it
with the new multicast group.
Parameters
These parameters are displayed:
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Interface – Port or trunk identifier.
An IGMP profile or throttling setting can be applied to a port or trunk. When
ports are configured as trunk members, the trunk uses the settings applied to
the first port member in the trunk.
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Profile ID – Selects an existing profile to assign to an interface.
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Max Multicast Groups – Sets the maximum number of multicast groups an
interface can join at the same time. (Range: 1-511; Default: 511)
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Current Multicast Groups – Displays the current multicast groups the
interface has joined.
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Throttling Action Mode – Sets the action to take when the maximum number
of multicast groups for the interface has been exceeded. (Default: Deny)
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Deny - The new multicast group join report is dropped.
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Replace - The new multicast group replaces an existing group.
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Throttling Status – Indicates if the throttling action has been implemented on
the interface. (Options: True or False)
Web Interface
To configure IGMP filtering or throttling for a port or trunk:
1.
Click Multicast, IGMP Snooping, Filter.
2.
Select Configure Interface from the Step list.
3.
Select a profile to assign to an interface, then set the maximum number of
allowed multicast groups and the throttling response.
4.
Click Apply.