Configure IRMP Basic Function
In the various IRMP configuration tasks, the IRMP protocol must be enabled first to make other function feature configurations valid.
Configuration Condition
Before configuring the IRMP basic function, first complete the following tasks:
- Configure the link layer protocol to ensure the link layer normal communication.
- Configure the IP address of the interface to enable the neighboring nodes to be reachable at the network layer.
Enable IRMP Protocol
Before using the IRMP protocol, first the user must perform the following configurations:
- Establish the IRMP process.
- Configure the IRMP to cover the directly connected network segment.
Table 11-2 Enable the IRMP protocol
Step
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Command
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Description
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Enter the global configuration mode
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configure terminal
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-
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Establish the IRMP process and enter the IRMP configuration mode
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router irmp autonomous-system-number
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Mandatory
By default, the IRMP process is not enabled.
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Configure the IRMP to cover the directly connected network segment |
network ip-address [ wildcard-mask ]
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Mandatory
By default, no directly connected network is covered. If the wildcard mask is not carried, the classful network address is used by default.
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When establishing the IRMP neighbor, the autonomous system numbers must be consistent. Otherwise, the neighbor relationship cannot be established.