SMC Networks SMC6724L3 manual Ip ospf hello-interval, Ip ospf priority, 268

COMMAND LINE INTERFACE

ip ospf hello-interval

Use this command to specify the interval between sending hello packets on an interface. Use the no form to restore the default value.

Syntax

ip ospf hello-interval seconds no ip ospf hello-interval

seconds - Interval at which hello packets are sent from an interface. This interval must be set to the same value for all routers on the network. (Range: 1-65535)

Command Mode

Interface Configuration (VLAN)

Default Setting

10 seconds

Command Usage

Hello packets are used to inform other routers that the sending router is still active. Setting the hello interval to a smaller value can reduce the delay in detecting topological changes, but will increase routing traffic.

Example

Console(config)#interface vlan 1

Console(config-if)#ip ospf hello-interval 5

Console(config-if)#

ip ospf priority

Use this command to set the router priority used when determining the designated router (DR) and backup designated router (BDR) for an area. Use the no form to restore the default value.

Syntax

ip ospf priority priority no ip ospf priority

priority - Sets the interface priority for this router. (Range: 0-255)

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