distance [external|inter-area|intra-area]

Syntax

distance [external|inter-area|intra-area][ 1 - 255 ]

Description

Used in the OSPFv3 configuration context (router ospf3) to globally reconfigure the administrative distance priority for the specified route type. 1 is the highest priority; 255 is the lowest priority.

Options

external 1 - 255

Changes the administrative distance for routes between the OSPFv3 domain and other EGP domains.

inter-area 1 - 255

Changes the administrative distance for routes between areas within the same OSPFv3 domain.

intra-area 1 - 255

Changes the administrative distance for routes within OSPFv3 areas.

Default: 110; Range: 1 - 255

Example output

switch(config)#router ospf3 distance external 150
switch(config)#router ospf3 distance inter-area 140
switch(config)#router ospf3 distance intra-area 130

CLI to verify the set value

Switch(ospf3)#show run router ospf3

Running configuration:

router ospf3
  area 0.0.0.1 virtual-link 100.1.1.2
  area 0.0.0.4
  area backbone
  distance intra-area 130
  distance inter-area 140
  distance external 150
  enable
  exit