# area virtual-link hello-interval

#### Syntax

[ no ] area { areaId | areaIdInt } virtual-link ipAddress hello-interval helloInterval

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Defines an OSPF virtual link and the time between the hello packets. The hello interval value must be the same for both ends of the virtual link. The no version removes the virtual link's hello interval.

#### Options

- areaId—OSPF area ID in IP address format.
- areaIdInt—OSPF area ID as a decimal value in the range 0–4294967295
- ipAddress—IP address associated with the virtual link neighbor
- helloInterval—Integer in the range 1–65535 seconds; default value is 10 seconds

#### Mode

Router Configuration