Configuring RIP Features (CLI)
This section provides information about the commands you use to configure
RIP settings on the switch. For more information about the commands, see
PowerConnect 8024/8024F CLI Reference Guide
the
support.dell.com/manuals.
Configuring Global RIP Settings
Beginning in Privileged EXEC mode, use the following commands to
configure various global RIP settings for the switch.
NOTE:
RIP is enabled by default. The Global RIP Settings are optional.
Command
configure
router rip
split-horizon {none |
simple | poison}
auto-summary
no hostroutesaccept
default-information
originate
metric-
default-metric
value
enable
CTRL + Z
show ip rip
Purpose
Enter global configuration mode.
Enter OSPF configuration mode.
Set the RIP split horizon mode.
• none — RIP does not use split horizon to avoid routing
loops.
• simple — RIP uses split horizon to avoid routing loops.
• poison — RIP uses split horizon with poison reverse
(increases routing packet update size).
Enable the RIP auto-summarization mode.
Prevent the switch from accepting host routes.
Control the advertisement of default routes.
Set a default for the metric of distributed routes.
metric-value
The
variable is the metric (or preference) value
of the default route. (Range: 1–15)
Reset the default administrative mode of RIP in the router
(active)
Exit to Privileged EXEC mode.
View various RIP settings for the switch.
at
Configuring RIP
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