What Is Igmp Proxying Netgear?

IGMP proxying allows a computer on the local area network (LAN) to receive the multicast traffic it is interested in from the Internet. If you do not need this feature, you can select this check box to disable it.

Should I disable IGMP proxying?

IGMP proxying should be left enabled unless it causes problems. This allows the router to convert Multicast traffic into Unicast traffic, allowing for the network especially wireless devices, to work more efficiently.

Is IGMP proxying good for gaming?

IGMP can be used for online streaming video and gaming, and can allow more efficient use of resources when supporting these types of applications. IGMP Proxy enables hosts that are not directly connected to a downstream router to join a multicast group sourced from an upstream network.