HP 7000 dl Router manual Tunnel key value, Config#interface tunnel 1 config-tunnel 1#tunnel key

Command Reference Guide Tunnel Configuration Command Set

tunnel key <value>

Use the tunnel key command to specify a value shared by both endpoints of the tunnel that will provide minimal security and delineate between tunnels with the same source and destination addresses. Use the no form of this command to disable the key.

Syntax Description

<value> Defines the key value for this tunnel (valid range: 1 to 4294967294).

Default Values

By default, a key is not configured.

Command Modes

(config-tunnel x)# Tunnel Interface Configuration Mode

Functional Notes

A matching key value must be defined on both endpoints of the tunnel or packets will be discarded.

Usage Examples

The following example sets the key on a tunnel interface to a value of 1234:

(config)#interface tunnel 1 (config-tunnel 1)#tunnel key 1234

Technology Review

When enabled, the key will be stored in the GRE header and the key present bit will be set.

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