Configure IPv6 PIM-SM Basic Functions
Configuration Conditions
Before configuring IPv6 PIM-SM, first complete the following task:
- Configure the network layer address of the interface, making the neighboring node network layer reachable
- Configure any unicast route protocol, making the intra-domain route reachable
Enable IPv6 PIM-SM Protocol
Table 11-2 Enable the IPv6 PIM-SM protocol
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Step
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Command
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Description
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Enter global configuration mode
|
configure terminal
|
-
|
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Enable the IPv6 multicast forwarding
|
ipv6 multicast-routing
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Mandatory
By default, the IPv6 multicast forwarding is not enabled.
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Enter interface configuration mode
|
interface interface-name
|
-
|
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Enable the IPv6 PIM-SM protocol
|
ipv6 pim sparse-mode
|
Either
By default, IPv6 PIM-SM is disabled on the interface.
|
|
ipv6 pim sparse-mode passive
|
-
After enabling the IPv6 PIM-SM function, all IPv6 PIM-SM configurations can take effect.
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