Configuring Multicast Forwarding
Defining Multicast Forwarding
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Static

— Attaches the interface to the Multicast group as static member
in the Static Row. The interface has joined the Multicast group statically
in the Current Row.
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Forbidde n

— Forbidden interfaces are not included the Multicast group,
even if IGMP Snooping designated the interface to join a Multicast
group.
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Excluded

— The port is not part of a Multicast group.
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Dynamic

— The port received a n IGMP Join r eport for th is group - an d is
a dynamic member of the group. The multicast flow for this group will be
forward ed to th e port .
STEP 3 Change the Interface Status.
STEP4 Click Apply. The Multicast Group parameters are modified, and the device is
updated.
Defining Multicast Forwarding
The

Multicast Forward Page

contains fields for attaching ports or EtherChannels to
a device that is attached to a neighboring Multicast router/switch. Once IGMP
Snooping is enabled, Multicast packets are forwarded to the appropriate port or
VLAN.
To define Multicast forward settings: