# ip pim send-rp-discovery scope

#### Syntax

ip pim send-rp-discovery scope ttl [ interfaceType interfaceSpecifier ]

no ip pim send-rp-discovery

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Configures the router as an RP mapping agent, which records RP-to-group mappings and notifies PIM DRs about the mappings. The no version stops the router from acting as an RP mapping agent.

#### Options

- ttl—Time-to-live value; number of hops for which the RP discovery message is valid. Specify a value that covers the PIM domain.
- interfaceType—Interface type; see Interface Types and Specifiers
- interfaceSpecifier—Particular interface; format varies according to interface type; see Interface Types and Specifiers. If you specify an interface, the autoRP discovery messages will contain the IP address for this interface.

#### Mode

Global Configuration