ADTRAN 1000R Series timeout-timer <seconds>

Command Reference Guide Router (RIP) Configuration Command Set

timeout-timer <seconds>

Use the timeout-timer command to set the timeout timer value for a route when it is learned via RIP. Each

time a RIP update for that route is received, the timeout timer is reset to this value. If no updates for that

route are received in the specified number of seconds and the timeout timer expires, the route is considered

invalid, and it will be removed from the route table. Use the no form of this command to return to the

default settings.

Syntax Description

<seconds> Sets the timeout-timer value. Valid range: 5 to 4294967295 seconds.

Default Values

By default, this value is set at 180 se co nd s.

Applicable Platforms

This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000R, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 and Total Access 900 Series

units.

Command History

Release 11.1 Command was introduced.

Functional Notes

Note that the timeout timer value cannot be set to a value less than the update-timer value. It is

recommended that this timer be set to a value that is three times the value of the update-timer (see

update-timer <seconds> on page 1325.

Usage Examples

The following example configures the router to mark routes invalid if no RIP updates for those routes are

received within 120 seconds.

(config)#router rip

(config-rip)#timeout-timer 120