Troubleshooting

Unusual Network Activity

The Switch Has Been Configured for DHCP/Bootp Operation, But Has

Not Received a DHCP or Bootp Reply. When the switch is first configured for DHCP/Bootp operation, or if it is rebooted with this configuration, it immediately begins sending request packets on the network. If the switch does not receive a reply to its DHCP/Bootp requests, it continues to periodically send request packets, but with decreasing frequency. Thus, if a DHCP or Bootp server is not available or accessible to the switch when DHCP/Bootp is first configured, the switch may not immediately receive the desired configuration. After verifying that the server has become accessible to the switch, reboot the switch to re-start the process.

IGMP-Related ProblemsIP Multicast (IGMP) Traffic Does Not Reach IGMP Hosts or a Multicast

Router Connected to a Port. IGMP must be enabled on the switch and the affected port must be configured for “Auto” or “Forward” operation.

IP Multicast Traffic Floods Out All Ports; IGMP Does Not Appear To

Filter Traffic. The IGMP feature does not operate if the switch does not have an IP address configured manually or obtained through DHCP/Bootp. To verify whether an IP address is configured for the switch, access the switch console and from the Main Menu, select:

1.Status and Counters

2.Switch Management Address Information

Troubleshooting

Figure 8-1. Checking for an IP Address on the Switch

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