| Multicast Filtering
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Filtering and Throttling IGMP Groups
removes an existing group and replaces it with the new multicast
group.
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ARAMETERS
These parameters are displayed:
Interface – Port or trunk identifier.
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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.
Profile ID – Selects an existing profile to assign to an interface.
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Max Multicast Groups – Sets the maximum number of multicast
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groups an interface can join at the same time. (Range: 1-255;
Default: 255)
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Current Multicast Groups – Displays the current multicast groups the
interface has joined.
Throttling Action Mode – Sets the action to take when the maximum
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number of multicast groups for the interface has been exceeded.
(Default: Deny)
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
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implemented on the interface. (Options: True or False)
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To configure IGMP filtering or throttling for a port or trunk:
Click Multicast, IGMP Snooping, Filter.
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Select Configure Interface from the Step list.
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Select a profile to assign to an interface, then set the maximum
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number of allowed multicast groups and the throttling response.
Click Apply.
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