Configure a Circuitless IPv4 Interface

About this task

You can use a circuitless IPv4 (CLIPv4) interface to provide uninterrupted connectivity to your system.

Procedure

  1. In the navigation pane, expand Configuration > IP.
  2. Select IP.
  3. Select the Circuitless IP tab.
  4. Select Insert.
  5. In the Interface field, assign a CLIP interface number.
  6. Enter the IP address.
  7. Enter the network mask.
  8. Select Insert.
  9. To delete a CLIP interface, select the interface and select Delete.

Circuitless IP Field Descriptions

Use the data in the following table to use the Circuitless IP tab.

Name

Description

Interface

Specifies the number assigned to the interface.

Ip Address

Specifies the IP address of the CLIP.

Net Mask

Specifies the network mask.

Name

Specifies a name assigned to the IPv4 CLIP address.

Note:

If you do not assign a name when you configure virtual NNI links for Multi-Area boundary nodes for VSP 7400 Series, the system autogenerates the name and displays the name as Virtual-link.

IfType

Specifies the interface type.

Note:

Exception: circuitlessIPMAVirtualLinkHome and circuitlessIPMAVirtualLinkRemote applies to VSP 7400 Series only.