# address dead-interval

#### Syntax

[ no ] address { ipAddress | unnumbered interfaceType interfaceSpecifier }
dead-interval deadInterval

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Sets the time period that the router's neighbors should wait without seeing hello packets from the router before they declare the router to be down. The no version resets the dead 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
- deadInterval—Number in the range 0–2147483647 seconds; default value is 40 seconds

#### Mode

Router Configuration