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Configuring IGMP
This protocol allows a host to inform its local switch/router that it
wants to receive transmissions addressed to a specific multicast
address group. Use the IGMP Configuration screen to set key
parameters for multicast filtering as shown below.
Parameter
IGMP Status
Act as IGMP
Querier*
IGMP Query
Count*
IGMP Report
Delay*
* IGMP Query is not available in the current firmware release.
Note: The default values are indicated in the sample screen.
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Description
If enabled, the switch will monitor network traffic to
determine which hosts want to receive multicast
traffic.
If enabled, the switch can serve as the "querier,"
which is responsible for asking hosts if they want to
receive multicast traffic.
The maximum number of queries issued for which
there has been no response before the switch takes
action to solicit reports.
The time (in minutes) between receiving an IGMP
Report for an IP multicast address on a port before the
switch sends an IGMP Query out that port and
removes the entry from its list.
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