Mbgp Multicast Extension Configuration; Enabling Mbgp Multicast Extension Protocol - 3Com 8800 Configuration Manual

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31.2 MBGP Multicast Extension Configuration

Basic configuration tasks of MBGP multicast extension include:
Enable MBGP multicast extension protocol
Specify the network routes notified by the MBGP multicast extension
Advanced configuration tasks of MBGP multicast extension include:
Configure the MED value for an AS
Compare MED values from different AS neighbor paths
Configure local preference
Configure MBGP timer
Configure MBGP Peer (group)
Configure MBGP route aggregation
Configure an MBGP route reflector
Configure the MBGP community attributes
Configure the interaction between MBGP and IGP
Define AS path list and routing policy
Configure MBGP route filtering
Reset BGP connections
Note:
Only configuration tasks in IPv4 multicast sub-address family view are detailed below.
Other tasks configured in BGP or system view are only briefed. For the detailed
configuration, refer to the BGP Configuration and IP Routing policy sections in Routing
Protocol of this manual.

31.2.1 Enabling MBGP Multicast Extension Protocol

To enable the MBGP multicast extension protocol, enter the IPv4 multicast sub-address
family view.
A router does not start receiving MBFP connection requests instantly after the MBGP
multicast extension protocol is enabled. To activate a router to originate MBGP
connection requests to neighboring routers, refer to the neighbor configuration.
Perform the following configuration in BGP view.
Chapter 31 MBGP Multicast Extension Configuration
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