Configuring Forwarding Options (NSM Procedure)

To configure forwarding options:

In the NSM navigation tree, select Device Manager > Devices.
Click the Device Tree tab, and then double-click the device for which you want to configure forwarding options.
Click the Configuration tab. In the configuration tree, select Security > Forwarding Options.
Enter a comment in the Forwarding Options workspace that describes the forwarding options.
In the configuration tree, select Security > Forwarding Options > Family.
Enter a comment in the Family workspace that describes the family.
Configure the options as specified in Table 111.
Click one:
- OK—Saves the changes.
- Cancel—Cancels the modifications.
- Apply—Applies the forwarding options.

Table 111: Forwarding Options Configuration Details

Option	Function	Your Action
Family > Inet6
Comment	Supplies a descriptive comment for the IPv6 traffic.	(Optional) Enter a comment.
Mode	Specifies the IPv6 traffic forwarding mode.	Select the forwarding mode from the list.
Family > Iso
Comment	Supplies a descriptive comment for the Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS) protocol traffic.	(Optional) Enter a comment.
Mode	Specifies the iso forwarding mode.	Select the forwarding mode from the list.
Family > Mpls
Comment	Supplies a descriptive comment for the MPLS.	(Optional) Enter a comment.
Mode	Specifies the MPLS forwarding mode.	Select the forwarding mode from the list.