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IGMP snooping

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IGMP is a mechanism allowing multiple terminals to share 1 IP address and receive the same data, for example during video distribution. Covering multiple terminals with 1 data transmission enables efficient network use and prevents problems such as delays. However, although IGMP makes data distribution more efficient, data are sent to every terminal sharing the IP address (= every terminal connected to the switch). IGMP snooping means snooping (peeking at) data flowing through each port of an intelligent switch so that data is not sent to terminals that do not need it. It enables more efficient transmission of large-volume data, such as video delivered using IGMP, and efficient network use.

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