How to Create a Broad-Multicast Access Rule

A Broad-Multicast access rule propagates broadcasts between multiple bridged network interfaces.

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1. Go to CONFIGURATION > Configuration Tree > Box > Assigned Services > Firewall > Forwarding Rules.

2. Click Lock.

3. Either click the plus icon (+) in the top right of the rule set or right-click the rule set and select New > Rule.
   
   

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4. Select Broad-Multicast as the action.

5. Enter a name for the rule. 

6. Specify the following settings that must be matched by the traffic to be handled by the access rule:
   
   

   • Source – The bridged network.

   • Destination – The broadcast addresses that you want to propagate in the network.

   • Service – Select a service object, or select Any for this rule to match all services.

7. In the Broad- Multicast - Propagation List field, enter the propagation interface or IP address(es). You can also enter a comma-delimited array of (bridged) network interfaces or existing IP addresses.

8. Click OK.

9. Drag and drop the access rule so that it is the first rule that matches the traffic that you want it to forward. Ensure that the rule is located above the BLOCKALL rule; rules located below the BLOCKALL rule are never executed.

10. Click Send Changes and Activate.

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• Connection Method – For more information, see Connection Objects.

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