D-Link DES-3528P [53/260] Igmp snooping

DES-3550 Fast Ethernet Layer 2 Switch

IGMP

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 Advanced Settings). You may then fine-

tune the settings for each VLAN using the IGMP Snooping link in the Configuration 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

Use the Current IGMP Snooping Group Entries window to view IGMP Snooping settings. To modify the settings, click

the Modify button of the VLAN ID you want to change.

Figure 6- 14. Current IGMP Snooping Group Entries window

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

Figure 6- 15. IGMP Snooping Settings window