Router

New prefix list entry

 

 

New prefix list entry

Figure 71: Prefix list entry configuration

list Entry

The prefix list name and the number of this entry.

Action

Set the action to take for this prefix to Permit or Deny.

Prefix

Select Match any to match any prefix. Select Match a network address

 

and enter the prefix (IP address and netmask) for this prefix list entry. The

 

length of the netmask should be less than the setting for Greater or equal

 

to.

Greater or equal to Match prefix lengths that are greater than or equal to this number. The setting for Greater or equal to should be less than the setting for Less or equal to. The setting for Greater or equal to should be greater than the netmask set for Prefix.The number can be from 0 to 32.

Less or equal to Match prefix lengths that are less than or equal to this number. The setting for Less or equal to should be greater than the setting for Greater or equal to. The number can be from 0 to 32.

To configure a prefix list entry

1Go to Router > Router Objects > Prefix List.

2Select the Add prefix-list entry icon to add a new prefix list entry or select the edit icon beside an existing prefix list entry to edit that entry.

3Select Permit or Deny for the Action to take for the prefix in this prefix list entry.

4Select either Match any or Match a network address.

5If you selected Match a network address, enter the IP address and netmask that define the prefix for this prefix list entry.

6Select Greater or equal to and enter a number from 0 to 32 to match prefix lengths that are greater than or equal to this number.

7Select Less or equal to and enter a number from 0 to 32 to match prefix lengths that are less than or equal to this number.

8Select OK.

Route-map list

Route maps are a specialized form of filter. Route maps are similar to access lists, but have enhanced matching criteria, and in addition to permit or deny actions can be configured to make changes as defined by set statements.

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100A specifications

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