# Specifying a virtual neighbor on an interface

Use the following procedure to configure a virtual neighbor when the next hop for a static route cannot run PIM-SM, such as a Virtual Redundancy Router Protocol address on an adjacent device.

## Procedure steps

1. From the navigation tree, double-click IP Routing.

2. In the IP Routing tree, double-click PIM.

3. In the work area, click the Virtual Neighbors tab.

4. In the toolbar, click Insert.

   The Insert Virtual Neighbors dialog box appears.

5. In the NeighborIfIndex field, click VLAN.

6. Select the desired VLAN, and then click OK.

7. In the NeighborAddress field, enter the IP address of the virtual neighbor.

8. Click Insert.

## Variable definitions

The following table describes the fields of the Neighbors tab.

Field | Description
--- | ---
NeighborIfIndex | Specifies the VLAN ID of the interface used to reach this PIM virtual neighbor.
NeighborAddress | Specifies the IP address of the PIM virtual neighbor.