Command Reference Guide Router (RIP) Configuration Command Set
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redistribute connected [metric <value>]

Use the redistribute connected c ommand to pass routes from one network to another, regardless of the
routing protocol implemented on the routing domain. Using the connected keyword allows the
propagation of routes con nected to ot her int erfaces using the RIP routing pr otocol. Use the no form of this
command to disable the propagation of the specified route type.
Syntax Description
metric
<value> Optional.
Spe cifies the ho p co unt to use fo r advertising redistributed OSPF routes
in RIP.
Default Values
By default, RIP is not enabled.
Applicable Platforms
This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000R, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 and Total Access 900
Series units.
Command History
Release 3.1 Command was introduced.
Functional Notes
Redistributing connected routes imports those routes into RIP without the interfaces in que stio n ac tu ally
participating in RIP. The connected routes imported this way are not covered by a network command and
therefore do not send/receive RIP traffic.
Usage Examples
The following exam ple passes the connected routes foun d in the route table to other networks running the
RIP routing protocol:
(config)#router rip
(config-rip)#redistribute connected