Configuring Basic RIPng Functions

To use RIPng features, configure basic RIPng functions, including creating RIPng processes and enabling RIPng on interfaces.

Usage Scenario

While RIPng is simple and easy to use, it offers less powerful functions than OSPFv3 and IS-IS. As such, RIPng is mainly used on small-scale networks.

Configuring basic RIPng functions is a prerequisite for building RIPng networks.

Pre-configuration Tasks

Before configuring basic RIPng functions, you have completed the following tasks:

Configure a link layer protocol.
Configure network-layer addresses for interfaces to ensure that neighboring devices are reachable at the network layer.
Enable IPv6 in the system view.

Creating a RIPng process: The creation of a RIPng processes is a precondition of all RIP configurations.

Enabling RIPng on an Interface: After an interface is associated with a RIPng process, routing information on this interface can be exchanged through RIPng.

(Optional) Configuring the RIPng Priority: When multiple routing protocols are running on the same device, you can adjust the priority of RIPng for route selection.

(Optional) Enabling Check on Zero Fields of RIPng Packets: Certain fields in RIPng packets must be 0, and these fields are called zero fields.

Verifying the Basic RIPng Configuration: After configuring basic RIPng functions, verify the current operating status and routing information of RIPng.