tunnel

Syntax

tunnel {allow-fragmentation;backup-destination address;destination destination-address;do-not-fragment;key number;routing-instance {destination routing-instance-name;}source source-address;ttl number;}

Hierarchy Level

[edit interfaces interface-name unit logical-unit-number],[edit logical-systems logical-system-name interfaces interface-name unit logical-unit-number]

Release Information

Statement introduced before Junos OS Release 7.4.

Description

Configure a tunnel. You can use the tunnel for unicast and multicast traffic or just for multicast traffic. You can also use tunnels for encrypted traffic or virtual private networks (VPNs).

The statements are explained separately.

Usage Guidelines

See Configuring Encryption Interfaces and Tunnel Properties.

Required Privilege Level

interface—To view this statement in the configuration.

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