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8-Port or 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch Model GS418TPP, GS510TLP, and GS510TPP
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View, search, or clear the MFDB table
The Multicast Forwarding Database (MFDB) holds the port membership information for all
active multicast forwarding address entries. The key for an entry consists of a VLAN ID and
MAC address pair. Entries can contain data for more than one protocol.
To view, search, or clear the MFDB table:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection to connect your computer to the network, or
connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see
Change the default IP address of
the switch on page 13.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch’s password in the Password field.
The default password is
password.
The System Information page displays.
5. Select Switching > Multicast > MFDB > MFDB T
able.
6. In the Search by MAC Address field, enter a MAC address.
Enter six two-digit hexadecimal numbers separated by colons, for example
00:01:23:43:45:67.
7. Click the Go button.
If the address exists, the entry is displayed. An exact match is required.
Table 45. MFDB table information
Field Description
MAC Address The multicast MAC address for which you requested data.
VLAN ID The VLAN ID to which the multicast MAC address is related.
Type The type of the entry. Static entries are those that are configured by the end
user
. Dynamic entries are added to the table as a result of a learning
process or protocol.