Backup Configuration: Primary Interface And Next Hop Ip Addresses - Cisco ROUTER-SDM-CD User Manual

Configuring an Aux Backup Connection
Table 5-17 Backup Configuration Fields
Element
Configure this connection as
backup
Do not configure this connection
as backup.
Prerequisites

Backup Configuration: Primary Interface and Next Hop IP Addresses

Table 5-18 Hostname or IP Address to Be Tracked Fields
Element
Primary Interface
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Field Reference
Table 5-17 describes the fields in this screen.
Description
Check this option to designate this interface as backup.
Check this option if you do not want to designate this interface as
backup.
Note the following prerequisites:
• The primary interface must be configured for site-to-site VPN.
The Cisco IOS image on your router must support the SAA ICMP Echo
•
Enhancement feature.
In order for the ISDN BRI or analog modem connection to act as a backup
connection, it must be associated with another interface on the router that will act
as the primary connection. The ISDN BRI or analog modem connection will be
made only if the connection on the primary interface goes down.
Field Reference
Table 5-18 describes the fields in this screen.
Description
Enter the IP address or hostname of the destination host to which
connectivity will be tracked. Please specify an infrequently
contacted destination as the site to be tracked.
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