default-address-selection

Syntax

default-address-selection;

Hierarchy Level

[edit system]

Description

Use the loopback interface, lo0, as the source address for all locally generated IP packets. The lo0 interface is the interface to the router's Routing Engine.

Default

The outgoing interface is used as the source address.

Usage Guidelines

See Configure the Source Address for Locally Generated TCP/IP Packets and the JUNOS Internet Software Configuration Guide: Network Interfaces and Class of Service.

Required Privilege Level

system—To view this statement in the configuration.
system-control—To add this statement to the configuration.