The following table lists terms and definitions used in this RIPng configuration discussion.
RIPng Configuration Terms and Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Routing Information Protocol Next Generation (RIPng) | A distance-vector routing protocol for use in small IPv6 networks that broadcast route updates at set intervals using a hop metric to determine route preference. |
| distance | An administrative value that sets the preference for the routing protocols on this device. |
| RIPng offset | A value that is added to the hop metric of an incoming or outgoing route learned by RIPng for the configured interface. |
| update interval | Sets the interval that determines the frequency of routing updates. |
| expiration interval | Sets the interval that determines the expiration of a route based upon the point of the last update. |
| flush interval | Sets the interval for the deletion of an expired route based upon the point of expiration. |
| passive-interface | An interface configured to not transmit RIPng update packets. |
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