Switches: IGMP Snooping

Topic

This topic describes how to configure IGMP snooping on Datto Switches.

Environment

• Datto Switches

Overview

IGMP Snooping is used for controlling multicast traffic by listening to IGMP messages being processed by the switch, and preventing these messages from being sent to hosts not part of the respective multicast.

Procedure

Navigation

1. In the Network Manager Navigation menu, click Switches, then choose Switch Settings from the expanded options..

Figure 1: The Navigation menu
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2. Select your switch, then click the IGMP Snooping drop-down menu to reveal settings, and click the Enable check box to interact with each VLAN.

Figure 2: IGMP snooping options

3. Click Save Switch Settings when you have finished modifying settings.

Configuration

The available IGMP Snooping versions are v2 and v3. You can select either or in the Version drop down.

You can enable IGMP Snooping for any VLAN by selecting the corresponding checkbox. You can manage your switch's VLANS in the Port Settings page.