Configuring IPv4 Settings
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Configuring IPv4 Settings
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Setting the IGMP Version
Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) is a Layer-3 communication protocol used by networking equipment to more efficiently manage multicast traffic.
You must select the unit’s IGMP version that applies to all interfaces of the unit.
To set the unit's IGMP version
Access the page System ▶IPv4.
Make a selection from the IGMP Version drop-down list, then click Apply.
For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.
IPv4 Settings (System ▶IPv4)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Enable Forwarding | Select this box to enable the IPv4 forwarding feature on a per-interface basis. You must now enable forwarding in the System ▶ Configuration ▶Interface page for each IPv4 interface on which you want to forward ingress traffic. If you clear this box, IPv4 forwarding on all interfaces configured on this unit will be automatically disabled. |
| Allow ICMP redirect | Select this box to enable or disable the global ICMP redirects. |
| IGMP Version | Possible values are:
|
Enabling IPv4 Forwarding
The IPv4 forwarding feature enables you to reroute ingress traffic from one interface on the unit to another. It can be used as part of performing traffic management tasks.
You can enable IPv4 forwarding on any type of ingress interface via either the Web Interface or CLI, but not via SNMP.
To apply IP forwarding to the ingress traffic on a particular interface, access the page Configuration ▶Interface ▶< Interface_Name > and select the box Allow IP Forwarding.
To enable IPv4 forwarding
Access the page System ▶IPv4.
Select the Enable Forwarding box, then click Apply.
For more information on specific parameters, refer to the table above.
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