Multicast restrictions
Multicast access restrictions can be defined on each interface. These restrictions specify multicast groups (that is, addresses or address ranges) to allow or block.
Configuration
- Open SmartDashboard and edit the Multicast Restrictions tab:
- Go to Gateway Properties > Topology > Add or Edit interface > Multicast Restrictions tab
Parameter
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Description
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Drop multicast packets whose
destination is in the list
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Specifies that outgoing packets from this interface to the listed multicast destinations will be dropped.
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Drop all multicast packets
except those whose destination
is in the list
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Specifies that outgoing packets from this interface to all multicast destinations except those listed will be dropped.
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Add
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Add a Multicast address or address range to the list.
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Remove
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Remove a selected Multicast address or address range from the list
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Tracking
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Allows you to choose whether and how to track when multicast packets are dropped.
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Limitations:
Multicast restriction is not supported on bridge interfaces.
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