
Chapter 1 VLC Overview
VLC1324G User’s Guide
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Static Multicast
Use static multicast to allow incoming frames based on multicast MAC address(es) that you
specify. This feature can be used in conjunction with IGMP snooping to allow multicast MAC
address(es) that are not learned by IGMP snooping. You can use static multicast to pass
routing protocols, such as RIP and OSPF.
Multicast VLAN
Multicast VLAN is designed for applications (such as Media-on-Demand (MoD)) using
multicast traffic across an Ethernet ring-based service provider network. Multicast VLAN
allows one single multicast VLAN to be shared among different subscriber VLANs on the
network. This improves bandwidth utilization by reducing multicast traffic in the subscriber
VLANs and simplifies multicast group management.
Multicast Bandwidth Control
The VLC supports static bandwidth control for multicast traffic. Bandwidth limits can be
assigned to multicast channels. During IGMP snooping, the system checks the total bandwidth
usage to see if it exceeds the specified limit. If the specified limits are reached, the system
restricts the joining of multicast groups on a per port basis.
DHCP Relay
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol RFC 2131 and RFC 2132) allows individual
computers to obtain TCP/IP configuration at start-up from a server. You can configure the
system as a DHCP relay agent to have another DHCP server provide TCP/IP configuration for
the clients. In addition, you can set the system to forward client DHCP requests to specific
DHCP servers based on the VLAN ID. You can also specify up to two DHCP servers for each
VLAN to provide failover protection.
Rate Limiting
Rate limiting on the subscriber ports allows service providers to offer tiered service in
increments of 64 Kbps. This service differentiation is not only to fulfill the needs of different
customers, but also to provide a network infrastructure that combines guaranteed performance
and flexibility in service provisioning.
DHCP Relay Option 82
The system supports DHCP relay agent82 (RFC 3046) that adds additional information to
client DHCP requests that the MSC relays to a DHCP server. It also supports adding the sub-
option 2 (Remote ID) with additional information.
PPPoE Intermediate Agent Information
Similar to DHCP relay option82, you can set the system to insert line information into client
PPPoE Active Discovery Initialization (PADI), PPPoE Active Discovery Request (PADR),
and upstream PPPoE Active Discovery Terminate (PADT) packets. This allows a PPPoE
termination server to identify and authenticate a PPPoE client.
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