Waters Network Systems
User’s Manual
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PSX/MS1008 Models with Gigabit Uplink
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IGMP Snooping
The following topologies shown below indicate how the IGMP Query works within a
network:
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The 1008 switch supports IP multicast. By enabling IGMP (Internet Group
Management Protocol) protocol, you will be able to display IGMP snooping information
from this screen. You will be able to see the different multicast groups, VID and
member ports. IP multicast addresses range from 224.0.0.0 through
239.255.255.255.
IGMP is an internal protocol of the Internet Protocol (IP) suite. IP manages multicast
traffic by using switches, routers, and hosts that support IGMP. Enabling IGMP allows