Fore Systems ES-2810 - IGMP Pruning; Warning When Using Pruning; Enabling IGMP Pruning

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FORE Systems ES-2810 Ethernet Switch User's Manual
Advanced Configuration
4.3 IGMP Pruning
4.3.1 Warning when Using Pruning
It is important to be aware of problems that may arise when using IGMP pruning and IP Mul-
ticast addresses.
WARNING!
When using the IGMP pruning, IP multicast
packets not based on IGMP are discarded.
4.3.2 Enabling IGMP Pruning
IGMP pruning implements a system where only the necessary amount of IP multicast packets
are bridged. To enable IGMP pruning:
1. Select VLAN Setup.
2. Click Advanced>IP Routing>IGMP.
3. Check Enabled.
4. In Pruning timeout, type the new value.
5. Click OK.