Broadcast subnet
This type of address will allow multicast broadcast to every node on a subnet.
- Go to Policy & Objects > Addresses.
- Select Create New. A drop down menu is displayed. Select Address.
- In theCategory field, chooseMulticast Address.
- Input a Name for the address object.
- In the Type field, select Broadcast Subnetfrom the drop down menu.
- In the Broadcast Subnet field enter the address and subnet mask according to the format x.x.x.x/x.x.x.x or the short hand format of x.x.x.x/x.(Remember, it needs to be within the appropriate IP range 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255)
- In the Interface field, leave as the default any or select a specific interface from the drop down menu.
- Select the desired on/off toggle setting for Show in Address List. If the setting is enabled the address will appear in drop down menus where it is an option.
- Input any additional information in the Comments field.
- Press OK.
Example
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Broadcast Subnet |
| Name | Corpnet-B |
| Type | Broadcast Subnet |
| Broadcast Subnet | 224.5.5.0/24 |
| Interface | any |
| Show in Address List | [on] |
| Comments | Corporate Network devices - Broadcast Group B |