# Configuring RIP parameters for a VLAN using EDM

Use the following procedure to configure VLAN RIP parameters.

## Prerequisites

- Enable IP routing globally.

- Assign an IP address to the VLAN or brouter port that you want to enable with RIP.

  Routing is automatically enabled on the VLAN when you assign an IP address to it.

## Procedure steps

1. From the navigation pane, double-click VLAN.

2. In the VLAN tree, click VLANs.

3. In the VLANs work area, click the Basic tab.

4. To select a VLAN, click a table row.

5. On the toolbar, click IP.

6. In the IP, VLAN work area, click the RIP tab.

7. Configure RIP parameters as required.

8. On the toolbar, click Apply.

9. On the toolbar, you can click Refresh to verify the VLAN RIP configuration.

## Variable definitions

The following table describes the fields of the RIP tab.

Field | Definition
--- | ---
Poison | Determines whether or not poison reverse is implemented on this interface.
DefaultSupply | Determines whether or not the interface implements the default supply mechanism.
DefaultListen | Determines whether or not the interface implements the default listen mechanism.
AutoAggregateEnable | Determines whether or not auto aggregation is enabled on this interface.
AdvertiseWhenDown | Determines whether or not this interface will advertise even when non-operational.
Cost | Indicates the cost associated with this interface. Value ranges between 1 and 15. Default value is 1.