DGS-3700-12/DGS-3700-12G Series Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch User Manual

IGMP Snooping

Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping allows the Switch to recognize IGMP queries and reports sent between network stations or devices and an IGMP host. When enabled for IGMP snooping, the Switch can open or close a port to a specific device based on IGMP messages passing through the Switch.

In order to use IGMP Snooping it must first be enabled for the entire Switch (see the DGS-3700-12/DGS-3700-12G Switch Series Web Management Tool). You may then fine-tune the settings for each VLAN using the IGMP Snooping link in the L2 Features folder. When enabled for IGMP snooping, the Switch can open or close a port to a specific multicast group member based on IGMP messages sent from the device to the IGMP host or vice versa. The Switch monitors IGMP messages and discontinues forwarding multicast packets when there are no longer hosts requesting that they continue.

IGMP Snooping Settings

Use the IGMP Snooping Settings window to enable or disable IGMP Snooping on the Switch. To modify the settings, click the Edit button under Parameter Settings and a new table will appear for the user to configure.

To view this window, click L2 Features > IGMP Snooping > IGMP Snooping Settings as shown below:

Figure 3 - 28 IGMP Snooping Settings window

Clicking the Edit button will open the IGMP Snooping Parameters Settings window, shown below:

Figure 3 - 29 IGMP Snooping Parameters Settings - Edit window

The following fields can be set:

Parameter Description

VLAN ID

This is the VLAN ID that, along with the VLAN Name, identifies the VLAN for which the user

 

wishes to modify the IGMP Snooping Settings.

 

 

VLAN Name

This is the VLAN Name that, along with the VLAN ID, identifies the VLAN for which the user

 

wishes to modify the IGMP Snooping Settings.

 

 

Rate Limit

Displays the rate limitation.

 

 

Querier IP

The querier IP address to send IGMP queries.

 

 

Querier Expiry

Displays the querier expiry time.

 

 

 

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D-Link DGS-3700 user manual Igmp Snooping Settings, Rate Limit, Querier IP, Querier Expiry