The in.ripngd daemon implements the RIP next-generation routing protocol for IPv6 routers. RIP next generation defines the IPv6 equivalent of RIP. RIP is a widely used IPv4 routing protocol that is based on the Bellman-Ford distance vector algorithm. The following table shows the supported options.
Table 3–4 in.ripngd Daemon Options
Option |
Description |
-p n |
n specifies the alternate port number that is used to send or receive RIPNG packets. |
-q |
Suppresses routing information. |
-s |
Forces routing information even if the daemon is acting as a router. |
-P |
Suppresses use of poison reverse. |
-S |
If in.ripngd does not act as a router, the daemon enters only a default route for each router. |