Configuring the Switch
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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 group. You can use the IGMP

Configuration screen to configure multicast filtering shown below:

Note: The default values are indicated in the sample screen.
Alcatel OmniStack 8008
< IGMP Configuration >
IGMP Status : DISABLED
IGMP Query Count : 2
IGMP Report Delay (Seconds) : 10
<APPLY> <OK> <CANCEL>
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Parameter Description
IGMP Status If enabled, the switch will monitor network traffic to determine which hos ts
want to receive multicast traffic.
IGMP Query Count The maximum number of queries issued for which there has been no
response before the switch takes action to solicit reports.
IGMP Report Delay The time (in seconds) between receiving an IGMP Report for an IP multicast
address on a port before the switch sends an IGMP Query out of that port and
removes the entry from its list.