# address hello-interval

#### Syntax

[ no ] address { ipAddress | unnumbered interfaceType interfaceSpecifier }
hello-interval helloInterval

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Specifies the interval between hello packets that the router sends on the interface. The no version resets the hello interval to its default.

| Note: You must issue the address area command before issuing this command.

#### Options

- ipAddress—OSPF interface address previously specified with the address command
- unnumbered—Indicates that OSPF is running on an unnumbered interface previously specified with the address command
  - interfaceType—Interface type; see Interface Types and Specifiers
  - interfaceSpecifier—Particular interface; format varies according to interface type; see Interface Types and Specifiers
- helloInterval—Number in the range 1–65535 seconds; default value is 10 seconds

#### Mode

Router Configuration