family

Syntax

family { inet6 { mode (packet-based | flow-based | drop ); default: drop } iso { mode packet-based; } mpls { mode packet-based; }}

Hierarchy Level

[edit security forwarding-options]

Release Information

Statement introduced in Release 8.5 of Junos OS.

Description

Determine the protocol family to be used for packet forwarding.

Options

The remaining statements are explained separately.

Usage Guidelines

For configuration instructions and examples, see the Junos OS Security Configuration Guide.

Note: The iso and mpls family statements are not applicable for SRX3400, SRX3600, SRX5400, or SRX5600, which do not support packet-based mode. The iso and mpls statements do not appear in the CLI for these devices.

Required Privilege Level

security—To view this statement in the configuration.

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