Modifying Dvmrp Interface Parameters - Dell PowerConnect B-RX Configuration Manual

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Configuring DVMRP
BigIron RX(config-dvmrp-router)# default-gateway 192.35.4.1
Syntax: default-gateway <ip-addr>

Modifying DVMRP interface parameters

DVMRP global parameters come with preset values. The defaults work well in most networks, but
you can modify the following interface parameters if you need to:
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Modifying the TTL
The TTL defines the minimum value required in a packet in order for the packet to be forwarded out
the interface. For example, if the TTL for an interface is set at 10 it means that only those packets
with a TTL value of 10 or more are forwarded. Likewise, if an interface is configured with a TTL
Threshold value of 1, all packets received on that interface are forwarded. Possible values are from
1 – 64. The default value is 1.
To set a TTL of 64, enter the following.
BigIron RX(config)# int e 1/4
BigIron RX(config-if-e10000-1/4)# ip dvmrp ttl 60
Syntax: [no] ip dvmrp ttl-threshold <1-64>
Modifying the metric
The router uses the metric when establishing reverse paths to some networks on directly attached
interfaces. Possible values are from 1 – 31 hops. The default is 1.
To set a metric of 15 for a DVMRP interface, enter the following.
BigIron RX(config)# interface e 3/5
BigIron RX(config-if-e10000-3/5)# ip dvmrp metric 15
Syntax: [no] ip dvmrp metric <1-31>
Enabling advertising
You can turn the advertisement of a local route on (enable) or off (disable) on the interface. By
default, advertising is enabled.
To enable advertising on an interface, enter the following.
BigIron RX(config-if-e10000-1/4)# ip dvmrp advertise-local on
Syntax: [no] ip dvmrp advertise-local on | off
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TTL
Metric
Advertising
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