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RIP
RIP sends routing-update messages at regular intervals and when the 
network topology changes.
Parameter Description
General RIP 
Parameters
RIP Mode Globally enables or disables RIP.
Auto summary If Auto summary is disabled, then RIP packets will include 
sub-network information from all subnetworks connected to 
the router. If enabled, this sub-network information will be 
summarized to one piece of information covering all 
subnetworks.
Table of current 
Interface RIP 
parameter
Interface The WAN interface to be configured.
Operation Mode Disable: RIP disabled on this interface.
Enable: RIP enabled on this interface.
Silent: Listens for route broadcasts and updates its route table. 
It does not participate in sending route broadcasts.
Version Sets the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) version to use on 
this interface.
Poison Reverse A method for preventing loops that would cause endless 
retransmission of data traffic.