Asante Technologies 3500 Series Switch User Manual


 
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+--------------------+---------+-----------------------+
| Multicast IP Addr | VID | Action |
+--------------------+---------+-----------------------+
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 0001 Mgm Action
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 0001 Mgm Action
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 0001 Mgm Action
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 0002 Mgm Action
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 0002 Mgm Action
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4.5.2 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
. You will see a screen similar to the following:
IntraCore 3524 IP Multicast FDB Configuration Menu VID: [01]
IP Multicast Address: <none>
Created By: <none>
<Cmd> <Description>
o Add/Delete Ports
i Insert Multicast IP Addr
r Remove Multicast IP Addr
q Return to previous menu
Command>
S)elect VLAN N)ext VLAN P)rev VLAN Select A)ddr Nex)t Addr Prev) Addr
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 your 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 the 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.
To insert an address:
1. Select the VLAN to which you will assign the new address. Type s and enter the VID of your
selected VLAN.
2. Type i and follow the instructions to add the new address.
Removing a Multicast Group Address To remove an address:
1. Select a VLAN from which you will remove the address. Type
s
and enter the VID of your selected
VLAN.
2. Type
r
and follow the instructions to remove the address.