hello-interval (OSPF)

Syntax

hello-interval seconds;

Hierarchy Level

[edit logical-systems logical-system-name protocols ospf area area-number peer-interface peer-interface-name],[edit protocols ospf area area-number peer-interface peer-interface-name]

Release Information

Statement introduced before Junos OS Release 7.4.

Description

Specify how often the router sends hello packets out the peer interface. The hello interval must be the same for all routers on a shared logical IP network.

Options

seconds—Length of time between hello packets.

Range: 1 through 255

Default: 10 seconds; 120 seconds (nonbroadcast networks)

Required Privilege Level

routing—To view this statement in the configuration.

routing-control—To add this statement to the configuration.