enable ripng
Description
Enables RIPng for the whole router.
Syntax Description
This command has no arguments or variables.
Default
Disabled.
Usage Guidelines
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A limit of 15 hops between the source and destination networks.
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A large amount of bandwidth taken up by periodic broadcasts of the entire routing table.
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Slow convergence.
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Routing decisions based on hop count; no concept of link costs or delay.
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Flat networks; no concept of areas or boundaries.
For larger networks, consider OSPFv3 as an alternative IGP.
Example
The following command enables RIPng for the whole router:
enable ripng
History
This command was first available in ExtremeXOS 11.2.
Platform Availability
This command is available on platforms with an Edge, Advanced Edge, or Core license. For licensing information, see the Switch Engine 32.2 Feature License Requirements document.