I have a network that is using all Dell Power Connect switches. Beginning in late December, I began noticing a large amount of IPv6 traffic being generated from what I can tell Dell desktops within my network. While using Wireshark, I notice tons of "Multicast Listener Report" which is saturating the network. We believe this is being caused by NIC drivers that need to be updates.
Regardless of the driver update, I'm attempting to figure out a way to lessen the affect of these broadcast across the network. I would like to find a way to filter out or block the IPv6 broadcast from affecting all areas of network.
I currently have a PC 7024F as a main core switch. Each building has a PC 6024 and each floor wiring closet are PC 5324.
Note; the effect is not affecting server or desktops since they are rejecting the packets, the items being affected are systems that are appliances.
Any feedback or suggesting would be greatly associated
Randy