Setting the maximum length of RIP packets


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NOTE:

The supported maximum length of RIP packets varies by vendor. Use this feature with caution to avoid compatibility issues.


The packet length of RIP packets determines how many routes can be carried in a RIP packet. Set the maximum length of RIP packets to make good use of link bandwidth.

When authentication is enabled, follow these guidelines to ensure packet forwarding:

To set the maximum length of RIP packets:

Step

Command

Remarks

1. Enter system view.

system-view

N/A

2. Enter interface view.

interface interface-type interface-number

N/A

3. Set the maximum length of RIP packets.

rip max-packet-length value

By default, the maximum length of RIP packets is 512 bytes.