Configuring a Default MSDP Peer

When a source-active message is received, a peer-RPF check is performed to make sure the peer is leading toward the originating RP and to decide whether to accept the source-active message. However, in networks with only one MSDP peer, especially stub networks, the source-active message always needs to be accepted. An MSDP default peer is an MSDP peer from which all source-active messages are accepted without performing the peer-RPF check.

To establish an MSDP peer as the default peer, include the default-peer statement:

For a list of the hierarchy levels at which you can include this statement, see the statement summary section for this statement.

You can establish a default peer at the peer or group level.

Related Topics

• MSDP Overview