# dead-interval

#### Syntax

dead-interval deadInterval

no dead-interval

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Sets the time period that the OSPF router waits without seeing hello packets from a remote neighbor before declaring the neighbor to be down. The no version restores the default value.

#### Options

- deadInterval—Number in the range 1–65535 seconds; default value is 40 seconds

#### Mode

Remote Neighbor Configuration