Layer 2 network. MLD Snooping Querier can act as an MLD Router in Layer 2 network. It can
help to create and maintain multicast forwarding table on the switch with the Query messages
it generates.
Choose the menu
Multicast→MLD Snooping→Querier Config
to load the following page.
Figure 9-13 Packet Statistics
The following entries are displayed on this screen:
MLD Snooping Querier Config
Querier Mode:
Enter the Query mode which for the MLD snooping querier on
the device. When enabled, the MLD snooping querier sends out
periodic MLD queries that trigger MLD report messages from
the switches that want to receive IP multicast traffic. The MLD
snooping feature listens to these MLD reports to establish
appropriate forwarding.
Query VLAN
Address:
Enter the General Query Message source IP address.
MLD Version:
Enter the MLD version used in periodic MLD queries.
Query Interval:
Enter the time interval of sending a general query frame by MLD
Snooping Querier.
Expiry Interval:
Enter the Expiry Interval which is amount of time the device
remains in non-querier mode after it has discovered that there is
a multicast querier in the network.
MLD Snooping Querier Table
Select:
Select the desired entry. It is multi-optional.
VLAN ID:
Displays the ID of the VLAN that enables MLD Snooping Querier.
Query Mode:
Displays the Querier Mode of VLAN.
Election Participate:
Displays the Election Participate of VLAN.
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