Multicast Filtering Profiles

A Multicast filter profile permits or denies a range of Multicast groups to be learned when the join group matches the filter profile IP group range.

To create a Multicast filter profile:

Procedure

Step 1

Click Multicast > Multicast Filtering > Profiles.

Step 2

Select either Version 4 or Version 6 that the filter profile is applied to IPv4 or IPv6 Multicast traffic, and click Go.

Step 3

Click Add.

Step 4

Enter the following information:

  • Profile Index—Enter the sequence number for the profile.

  • IP Version—Select ether Version 4 or Version 6 to apply the filter profile to IPv4 or IPv6 Multicast traffic.

  • Start Multicast Address—Enter the starting Multicast group address.

  • End Multicast Address—Enter the ending Multicast group address.

  • Action—Denies or permits Multicast frames when the join group matches.