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Configuring IPv6 multicast policies in the GUI

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Configuring IPv6 multicast policies in the GUI

IPv6 multicast policies can be configured in the GUI. Comments can be configured for IPv4 and IPv6 multicast policies.

To configure an IPv6 multicast policy in the GUI:
  1. Enable the IPv6 and multicast features:
    1. Go to System > Feature Visibility.
    2. Under Core Features, enable IPv6.
    3. Under Additional Features, enable Multicast Policy.
    4. Click Apply.
  2. Create an IPv6 multicast address object:
    1. Go to Policy & Objects > Addresses and click Create New > Address.
    2. For Category, select IPv6 Multicast Address.
    3. Enter a name and IPv6 address.

    4. Click OK.
  3. Create an IPv6 multicast policy:
    1. Go to Policy & Objects > IPv6 Multicast Policy and click Create New.
    2. Configure the settings as needed.

    3. Click OK.

Configuring IPv6 multicast policies in the GUI

IPv6 multicast policies can be configured in the GUI. Comments can be configured for IPv4 and IPv6 multicast policies.

To configure an IPv6 multicast policy in the GUI:
  1. Enable the IPv6 and multicast features:
    1. Go to System > Feature Visibility.
    2. Under Core Features, enable IPv6.
    3. Under Additional Features, enable Multicast Policy.
    4. Click Apply.
  2. Create an IPv6 multicast address object:
    1. Go to Policy & Objects > Addresses and click Create New > Address.
    2. For Category, select IPv6 Multicast Address.
    3. Enter a name and IPv6 address.

    4. Click OK.
  3. Create an IPv6 multicast policy:
    1. Go to Policy & Objects > IPv6 Multicast Policy and click Create New.
    2. Configure the settings as needed.

    3. Click OK.