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RIP
RIP sends routing-update messages at regular intervals and when the
network topology changes.
Parameter Description
General RIP
Parameters
RIP Mode Globally enables or disables RIP.
Auto summary If Auto summary is disabled, then RIP packets will include
sub-network information from all subnetworks connected to
the router. If enabled, this sub-network information will be
summarized to one piece of information covering all
subnetworks.
Table of current
Interface RIP
parameter
Interface The WAN interface to be configured.
Operation Mode Disable: RIP disabled on this interface.
Enable: RIP enabled on this interface.
Silent: Listens for route broadcasts and updates its route table.
It does not participate in sending route broadcasts.
Version Sets the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) version to use on
this interface.
Poison Reverse A method for preventing loops that would cause endless
retransmission of data traffic.
