
Configuring IP Services
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Specifying the Cost of an Interface
Each IP interface has an assigned cost. The interface cost is added to routes
learned on this interface through RIP and is specified in subsequent RIP packets
transmitted out other interfaces.
If the interface is configured for RIP, keep in mind that increasing the cost causes
the upper bound set by the RIP Network Diameter parameter to be attained more
rapidly.
By default, an IP interface has a cost of 1. You can use the BCC or Site Manager to
specify another value as required.
Using the BCC
Navigate to an IP interface-specific prompt and enter
cost
cost
cost is an integer indicating the cost of interface.
For example, the following command assigns a cost of 2 to IP interface 2.2.2.2.
ip/2.2.2.2# cost 2
ip/2.2.2.2#
Using Site Manager
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 Interfaces. The IP Interface List window opens.
4. Click on the interface you want to edit. Site Manager displays the parameter
values for that interface in the IP Interface
List window.
5. Set the Cost parameter. Click on Help or
see the parameter description on page
A-24.
6. Click on Apply, and then click on Done. Site Manager returns you to the
Configuration Manager window.
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