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| Multicast Filtering
Filtering and Throttling IGMP Groups
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removes an existing group and replaces it with the new multicast
group.
PARAMETERS
These parameters are displayed:
◆ Interface – Port or trunk identifier.
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.
◆ Max Multicast Groups – Sets the maximum number of multicast
groups an interface can join at the same time. (Range: 1-1023;
Default: 1023)
◆ Current Multicast Groups – Displays the current multicast groups the
interface has joined.
◆ Throttling Action Mode – Sets the action to take when the maximum
number of multicast groups for the interface has been exceeded.
(Default: Deny)
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Deny - The new multicast group join report is dropped.
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Replace - The new multicast group replaces an existing group.
◆ Throttling Status – Indicates if the throttling action has been
implemented on the interface. (Options: True or False)
WEB INTERFACE
To configure IGMP filtering or throttling for a port or trunk:
1. Click Multicast, IGMP Snooping, Filter.
2. Select Configure Interface from the Step list.
3. Select a profile to assign to an interface, then set the maximum
number of allowed multicast groups and the throttling response.
4. Click Apply.