Configure a Community Access List

Configure community lists to specify permitted routes by using their BGP community. This list acts as a filter that matches communities or AS numbers.

Before you begin

  • To perform this procedure on a non-default VRF, you must first change the VRF instance. For information about how to use EDM for a non-default VRF, see Select and Launch a VRF Context View. All parameters might not be available in non-default VRFs.

  • The VRF must have an RP trigger of BGP.

Procedure

  1. In the navigation pane, expand Configuration > IP.
  2. Select Policy.
  3. Select the Community List tab.
  4. Select Insert.
  5. Configure the list as required.
  6. Select Insert.

Community List Field Descriptions

Use the data in the following table to use the Community List tab.

Name

Description

Id

Specifies the community list. The range is 0–1024.

MemberId

Specifies the community list member ID. The range is 0–65535.

Mode

Specifies the action to take if the system selects a policy for a specific route. Select permit (allow the route) or deny (ignore the route).

Community

Specifies the community access list community string.