Smart Managed Compact Switch
IGMP on Layer 3
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Figure 7-3
Configuration example
Possible redundant paths resulting from Rapid Spanning Tree must be taken into consid-
eration for multicast group creation.
7.4
Dynamic multicast groups
7.4.1
Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP)
The Internet Group Management Protocol describes a method for distributing information
via multicast applications between routers and terminal devices at IP level (Layer 3).
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