4.4.2 IP Multicast Forwarding Database Configuration
The Multicast Forwarding Database lists addresses of multicast groups, and assigns them to specific VLANs. It also lists the ports within a VLAN that can receive traffic from the multicast address.
To access the Multicast FDB Configuration Menu, type c in the Configuration Menu to display the IP Multicast Traffic Management Menu, and then type m. A screen similar to the following will appear:
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IP Multicast Address: <none> |
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Created By: <none> |
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Group Member Info: [ s: Static, d: Dynamic, +: Vlan, | ||||||
| Port List | 1 | 8 | 9 | 16 |
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<Cmd> | <Description> |
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o | Add/Delete Ports |
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i | Insert Multicast IP |
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r | Remove Multicast IP | Addr |
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q | Return to previous menu |
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| P)rev VLAN | Select A)ddr Nex)t Addr Prev) Addr | ||
S)elect VLAN N)ext VLAN |
Use the commands at the bottom of the menu to select a VLAN or Multicast Group address.
Adding Ports to the Selected Address
To add or delete ports belonging to the multicast group:
1.Select the VLAN that contains the ports and the address. Type s and enter the VID of the selected VLAN.
2.Select the Multicast Group address. Type a and enter the multicast IP address.
3.Type o and follow the instructions.
Inserting a Multicast Group Address
Inserting an address adds that address to the list of Multicast Groups for the current VLAN. The addresses begin 01:00:5e. The remaining 24 bits are the lowest 24 bits of the IP multicast address.
1.Select the VLAN to be assigned the new address. Type s and enter the VID of the selected VLAN.
2.Type i and follow the instructions to add the new address.
Removing a Multicast Group Address
1.Select a VLAN from which the address will be removed. Type s and enter the VID of the selected VLAN.
2.Type r and follow the instructions to remove the address.
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