# check-vpn-next-hops

#### Syntax

[ no ] check-vpn-next-hops

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Enables a BGP speaker to take the reachability of the next hop on received VPNv4 or VPNv6 routes into account when it determines the best route to a prefix. Checking the reachability is disabled by default. The no version explicitly disables reachability checking.

#### Mode

Address Family Configuration