XG2000 series User's Guide
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5.10.15 multicast-forwarding
Function
Sets the forwarding method for multicast frames.
Use the no form to return to the default setup.
Prompt
xg(config)# or xg(config-agg)#
Command syntax
multicast-forwarding { forward-all | forward-unregistered-mac |
filter-unregistered-mac }
no multicast-forwarding
Parameter
z { forward-all | forward-unregistered-mac | filter-unregistered-mac }
Specifies the forwarding method for multicast frames.
− Forward-all
All multicast frames will be forwarded (flooded).
− Forward-unregistered-mac
Multicast addresses yet to be registered in the static MAC address table, and multicast
addresses registered will be forwarded (flooded). Multicast addresses registered as
non-member ports will be filtered.
− Filter-unregistered-mac
Only Multicast addresses registered as member ports in the static MAC address table
will be forwarded.
Command type
Configuration command
Default
forward-all
Example
Enter the interface edit mode using switch ports 1 to 3, then set them to the unregistered multicast forwarding mode.
xg(config)# interface port range 1 3
xg(config-if)# multicast-forwarding forward-unregistered-mac