Command Reference Guide Router (RIP) Configuration Command Set
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update-timer <seconds>
Use the update-timer command to set the value of the RIP update interval timer. The RIP update interval
is the number of seconds which must elapse between RIP update packet transmissions. Use the no form of
this command to return to the default settings.
Syntax Description
<seconds> Specifies the number of seconds allowed to elapse between RIP update packet
transmissions. Valid range: 5 to 4294967295 seconds.
Default Values
By default, this value is set at 30 seconds.
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 the timeout-timer be set to a value that is three times the value of the update-timer.
(See timeout-timer <seconds> on page 1324 for more information.)
Usage Examples
The following example sets the rate at which RIP update messages are transmitted from the router to
20 seconds.
(config)#router rip
(config-rip)#update-timer 20