Configuration of Multicast Forward All for VLAN Ports on 300 Series Switches

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Updated:December 10, 2018

Document ID:SMB1782

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Objective

Multicast is the name of the process when one source sends a message to many destinations. The message that the source sends out is known as a multicast stream. Destinations in the same Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) as the source are free to choose if they want to receive the multicast stream. The Multicast Forward All page allows you to choose which interfaces receive multicast streams in which VLANs. This article explains how to configure the multicast settings of interfaces on a 300 Series Managed Switch.

Applicable Devices

• SF/SG 300 Series Managed Switches

Software Version

• 1.3.0.62

Enable Bridge Multicast Filtering

Bridge Multicast Filtering must be enabled on the Multicast Properties page before you can configure multicast settings.

Step 1. Log in to the web configuration utility and choose Multicast > Properties. The Properties page opens.

Step 2. Check the Enable check box in the Bridge Multicast Filtering Status field.

Step 3. Click Apply to save your changes.

Configure Multicast Forward All for Ports or Lag

Step 1. Log in to the web configuration utility and choose Multicast > Forward All.

The Forward All page opens:

Step 2. From the VLAN ID equals to drop-down list, choose a VLAN from which multicast streams can be accepted.

Step 3. From the Interface Type equals to drop-down list, choose an interface type whose settings you will edit.

Step 4. Click Go. The appropriate VLAN and interface type are displayed.

Step 5. Click the radio button beneath the interface that corresponds with the method that corresponds how the interface should handle multicast streams.

• Static - Interface receives all multicast streams from the specified VLAN.

• Forbidden - Interface cannot receive any multicast streams.

• None - Interface is not a Forward All port.