Configuring Aggregate IPv6 Routes
Configure IPv6 aggregate routes so that the router advertises a single route (aggregate route) that represents all destinations. Aggregate routes also reduce the size of routing tables.
To configure aggregate routes for IPv4, see Configure Aggregate Routes.
Before you begin
Aggregate routes are enabled.
You have determined the appropriate aggregate prefix and length.
If required, policies exist.
Procedure
- In the navigation pane, expand .
- Click BGP+.
- Click the Aggregates tab.
- Click Insert.
- Specify the aggregate Address and PrefixLen
- Configure AsSetGenerate and SummaryOnly as required.
- Configure policies for the aggregate route.
- Click Insert.
Aggregates field descriptions
Use the data in the following table to use the Aggregates tab.
Name |
Description |
---|---|
Address |
Specifies the aggregate address. The default is none. |
PrefixLen |
Specifies the length of the prefix (in bits). |
AsSetGenerate |
Enables or disables AS-set path information generation. The default is disable. |
SummaryOnly |
Enables or disables the summarization of routes in routing updates. Enable this parameter to create the aggregate route and suppress advertisements of more-specific routes to all neighbors. The default is disable. |
SuppressPolicy |
Specifies the route policy (by name) used for the suppressed route list. Enable this parameter to create the aggregate route and suppress advertisements of the specified routes. |
AdvertisePolicy |
Specifies the route policy (by name) used for route advertisements. The route policy selects the routes that create AS-set origin communities. |
AttributePolicy |
Specifies the route policy (by name) used to determine aggregate route attributes. |