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Switch/Router Recommendations

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  • 01-03-2011 4:48pm
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    Johnboy1951
    Registered Users Posts: 14,019 ✭✭✭✭


    I need a switch for some multicasting of DTT signals I am testing on my small LAN.
    It is mostly just for proof of concept and some tests ..... I am not sure how long it will be used.

    So I need a switch which is IGMP snooping aware it seems to prevent the LAN from being flooded by the multicast data.

    All the switches I have found are waaaay over my spend target .... minimum possible :D

    So I thought of using a router (in bridge mode?) for the purpose.

    So ...... will this work to isolate the multicasting PC from the main router?

    What very cheap router with IGMP snooping would be recommended?

    Thanks for all suggestions.


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    Johnboy1951
    Registered Users Posts: 14,019 ✭✭✭✭Johnboy1951


    (cannot seem to find the edit button to edit the original post)

    I don't like posting unnecessarily, but I could use some assistance in choosing a suitable router for my purpose.

    Just to reiterate ........ I want to use it to block unnecessary multicast traffic from the rest of the LAN.

    I am hopeful of getting one for less than €100.

    Thanks for any suggestions.


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