# area virtual-link dead-interval

#### Syntax

[ no ] area { areaId | areaIdInt } virtual-link ipAddress dead-interval deadInterval

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Defines an OSPF virtual link and the time interval allowed for detecting a dead router. The no version removes the virtual link's dead interval.

#### Options

- areaId—OSPF area ID in IP address format
- areaIdInt—OSPF area ID as a decimal value in the range 0–4294967295
- ipAddress—IP address of the virtual link neighbor
- deadInterval—Integer in the range 0–2147483647 seconds; default value is 40 seconds

#### Mode

Router Configuration