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Configuring RIP and SAP Timers
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Configuring RIP and SAP Timers
The standard time between broadcasts of RIP and SAP messages is 60 seconds. This default
may be modified in order to alleviate network congestion or facilitate the discovery of
network resources.
Adding a RIP and SAP Timer
1. To adjust the time between RIP and SAP messages, enter the following command at the
system prompt:
ipxtimer
The following prompt displays:
Add or delete entry {add(a), delete(d)} (a) :
2. Enter
a
and the following prompt displays:
Group: (global) : 1
3. Enter the group number or leave the field blank and press Enter. If you do not enter a
group number, the SAP and RIP timers will be adjusted for all groups on the switch.
The following prompt displays:
RIP timer (1..180 secs): (60) :
4. Enter the desired value or press
<Enter>
to configure the default value, which is 60
seconds. The following prompt displays:
SAP timer (1..180 secs): (60) :
5. Enter the desired value or press
<Enter>
to configure the default value, which is 60
seconds. The following message displays:
ipxtimer successfully added