# forward interface

#### Syntax

[ no ] [ suspend ] forward [ interface interfaceType interfaceSpecifier
[ next-hop nextHop [ ignore-default-route ] ] [ order orderValue ] ]

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Defines a rule to forward all packets that match the current classifier control list. The no version removes the rule from the policy list; the suspend version temporarily suspends the forward rule; the no suspend version resumes application of a suspended rule.

| Note: The forward interface command replaces the next-interface command, which may be removed completely in a future release.

#### Options

- interfaceType—Interface type; see Interface Types and Specifiers
- interfaceSpecifier—Particular interface; format varies according to interface type; see Interface Types and Specifiers
- nextHop—Next-hop IP address
- ignore-default-route—Ignores the default route as a consideration for the next hop
- orderValue—Order of this forward rule within the single classifier; in the range 1–32767; default value is 100

#### Mode

Classifier Group Configuration

#### Related Documentation

- Assigning Values to the ATM CLP Bit