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Adding an MLT

To add a MultiLink Trunk:

  1. From the Device Manager menu bar, choose VLAN > MLT.
    2. The MLT dialog box opens, displaying active MLTs.
  2. In the MLT dialog box, click Insert.
    3. The MLT, Insert MultiLink Trunks dialog box opens.
  3. In the ID field, type the ID number for the MultiLink Trunk.
  4. In the PortType field, click Access or Trunk.
  5. In the Name field, type a name for the MultiLink Trunk port.
  6. In the PortMembers field, click the ellipsis (...).
    7. The MltPortMembers dialog box opens.
  7. In the MltPortMembers dialog box, click the ports to include in the MultiLink Trunk port.
  8. Click OK.
    9. The MltPortMembers dialog box closes, and the ports are added to the PortMembers field on the Insert MultiLink Trunks dialog box.
  9. In the VlanIds field, click the ellipsis (...).
    10. The VlanIds dialog box opens.
  10. Choose a VLAN for the MultiLink Trunk port and click OK.
    11. The VlanIds dialog box closes and the VLAN is added to the VlanIds field on the Insert MultiLink Trunks dialog box.
  11. In the MltType field, click normalMLT or istMLT.
    12. For information about configuring SMLT, see "Adding an MLT-based SMLT".
  12. In the Multicast Distribution field, click Enable or Disable.

    Note Note: Multicast distribution over MLT is supported only on 8000 Series E-modules. For detailed information about configuring multicast distribution over MLT, see the publication, Configuring IP Routing Multicast Protocols.

  13. Click Insert.
    14. The MLT is added to the MultiLink Trunks tab in the MLT dialog box.
  14. In the MLT dialog box, click Apply.
    15. The MLT is added.

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