
Configuring IP, ARP, RIP, and OSPF Services
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Setting the RIP Diameter
The RIP diameter is a hop count that RIP uses to denote infinity. For RIP to
operate properly, every router within the network must be configured with an
identical RIP diameter value. If RIP is enabled, this parameter specifies the
maximum number of hops within the autonomous system; if RIP is not enabled,
IP uses the RIP diameter to determine network width.
You must set this parameter so that the interface cost, static cost, or route filter
cost parameters do not exceed the RIP diameter.
The default RIP diameter value is 15 hops. Bay Networks recommends that you
accept the default value. However, you can use the BCC or Site Manager to
specify a different RIP diameter value.
Using the BCC
To change the RIP diameter value, navigate to the global RIP prompt (for
example,
box; ip; rip
) and enter:
rip-diameter
<infinity>
infinity
is a hop count indicating RIP infinity.
Using Site Manager
To change the RIP diameter value, complete the following tasks:
Site Manager Procedure
You do this System responds
1. In the Configuration Manager window,
choose
Protocols
.
The Protocols menu opens.
2. Choose
IP
. The IP menu opens.
3. Choose
Global
. The Edit IP Global Parameters window
opens.
4. Set the
RIP Diameter
parameter. Click on
Help
or see the parameter description on
page A-22
.
5. Click on
OK
. You return to the Configuration Manager
window.
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