User guide

IP TCP/IP command reference
iMG/RG Software Reference Manual (IPNetwork Functions)
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Note: RIP version 1 does not allow specification of subnet masks; a RIP version 1 route that appears to be to
an individual host might in fact be to a subnet, and treating it as a route to the whole network may be the
best way to make use of the information.
To display the current state of RIP hostroutes, use the IP SHOW COMMAND.
Options The following table gives the range of values for each option that can be specified with
this command and a Default Value (if applicable).
Example --> ip set rip hostroutes enabled
See also IP SET INTERFACE RIP ACCEPT
IP SET INTERFACE RIP SEND
IP SHOW
4.1.8.2.54 IP SET RIP PASSWORD
Syntax IP SET RIP PASSWORD <password>
Description This command sets an authentication string that is placed in RIP v2 packets if IP SET RIP
AUTHENTICATION is enabled.
Options The following table gives the range of values for each option that can be specified with
this command and a Default Value (if applicable).
Example --> ip set rip password vancouver
Option Description Default Value
enabled Sets the hostroutes flag to on. The interface accepts RIP
routes to specific routes.
Disabled
disabled Sets the hostroutes flag to off:
RIP version 1 routes to individual hosts are
treated as routes to the network containing the
host.
RIP version 2 routes to individual hosts are
ignored.
Option Description Default Value
password An authentication password used by RIP v2 packets if IP
SET RIP AUTHENTICATION is enabled. The password is
a string of 0 to 16 characters.
N/A