Configuring the RIP packet sending rate

Perform this task to specify the interval for sending RIP packets and the maximum number of RIP packets that can be sent at each interval. This feature can avoid excessive RIP packets from affecting system performance and consuming too much bandwidth.

To configure the RIP packet sending rate:

Step

Command

Remarks

1. Enter system view.

system-view

N/A

2. Enter RIP view.

rip [ process-id ] [ vpn-instance vpn-instance-name ]

N/A

3. Specify the interval for sending RIP packets and the maximum number of RIP packets that can be sent at each interval.

output-delay time count count

By default, an interface sends up to three RIP packets every 20 milliseconds.