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Command Reference Guide
Router (RIP) Configuration Command Set
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timeout-timer
Use the timeout-timer command to set the timeout timer value for a route when it is learned via RIP. Each
time a RIP update for that route is received, the timeout timer is reset to this value. If no updates for that
route are received in the specified number of seconds and the timeout timer expires, the route is considered
invalid, and it will be removed from the route table. Use the no form of this command to return to the
default settings.
Syntax Description
Sets the timeout-timer value. Valid range: 5 to 4294967295 seconds.
Default Values
By default, this value is set at 180 seconds.
Applicable Platforms
This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000R, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 and Total Access 900 Series
units.
Command History
Release 11.1
Command was introduced.
Functional Notes
Note that the timeout timer value cannot be set to a value less than the update-timer value. It is
recommended that this timer be set to a value that is three times the value of the update-timer (see
Usage Examples
The following example configures the router to mark routes invalid if no RIP updates for those routes are
received within 120 seconds.
(config)#router rip
(config-rip)#timeout-timer 120