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CheapJeep
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Oct 01, 2025

M4300/M4250 - Keeping multicast on switch

I have several M4300 / M4250 switches set up for a customer with various Crestron NVX implementations, all of which is working well.

 

We have a very basic connection to the customer's existing network by simply connecting a standard gigabit port on the M4300/4250 (port 48) to one of their switches, used only for remote access and diagnostics. We are not directly trunked to their switches or stacks, in effect we appear as a simple unmanaged switch to their equipment (BPDU filter, disabling STP on that port - I know, I know, not good things to do, and will ultimately be resolved properly).

 

We want to make sure multicast does not leave our dedicated M4300/4250 switch, and block all multicast traffic from leaving (or entering) port 48. In effect, I want to make sure all multicast is blocked inbound and outbound on that single switch port, but allow other TCP/IP traffic for remote diagnostics, etc.

 

I've tried using the Configure>Multicast -> Block Multicast method in the AV GUI webpage:

 

But I still see multicast traffic entering and leaving the switch on port 48:

 

Does anyone have any suggestion on ensuring that all multicast traffic (even if it's by IP/range) stays on the switch and does not traverse my "uplink" port 48?

 

Thanks

 

Jay

 

1 Reply

  • schumaku's avatar
    schumaku
    Guru - Experienced User

    As long as there is no other device on your private LAN does not request an IGMP Multicast stream (like an IPTV stream), there won't be any IGMP Multicast dlow over that link, or out from that port. Simple enough explained?

     

    When applying strict Multicast blocking  somehow, basics like UPnP SSDP will (for example among others) be blocked unexpectedly, too.

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