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Should I Enable Mld Snooping?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 7 min read
Should I Enable Mld Snooping?

MLD Snooping and Forwarding Interfaces
The device learns about these interfaces by monitoring MLD traffic. ... For the device to learn multicast-router interfaces and group-member interfaces, an MLD querier must exist in the network. For the device itself to function as an MLD querier, MLD must be enabled on the device.

What is IGMP MLD snooping?

An IGMP query message received on a port is used to identify the port that is connected to a router and is interested in receiving multicast traffic. ... MLD snooping processes MLD v1/v2 reports, queries and v1 done messages for IPv6 groups.

What is IPv6 MLD snooping?

From the received query, MLD snooping builds the IPv6 multicast address database. It detects multicast router ports, maintains timers, sets report response time, learns the querier IP source address for the VLAN, learns the querier port in the VLAN, and maintains multicast-address aging.

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.