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Configuring IGMP Snooping for IPv4 Multicast
Traffic
This chapter describes how to configure Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping for
IPv4 multicast traffic on the Cisco 7600 series routers.
Note
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For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, refer to the
Cisco
IOS Master Command List
, Release 12.2SX at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/mcl/122sxmcl/12_2sx_mcl_book.html
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To constrain IPv6 Multicast traffic, see
Chapter 29, “Configuring MLDv2 Snooping for
IPv6 Multicast Traffic.”
This chapter consists of these sections:
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Understanding How IGMP Snooping Works, page 30-1
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Default IGMP Snooping Configuration, page 30-7
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IGMP Snooping Configuration Guidelines and Restrictions, page 30-8
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IGMP Snooping Querier Configuration Guidelines and Restrictions, page 30-8
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Enabling the IGMP Snooping Querier, page 30-9
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Configuring IGMP Snooping, page 30-9
Tip
For additional information (including configuration examples and troubleshooting information), see the
documents listed on this page:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps368/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Understanding How IGMP Snooping Works
These sections describe IGMP snooping:
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IGMP Snooping Overview, page 30-2
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Joining a Multicast Group, page 30-2