[Xorp-users] BGP settings

[Bruce Simpson]

victor omwando wrote:
> This is a bit of a misuse of the mailing list, but due to the lack of 
> any faster options, I am obliged to direct my question here. When 
> setting up the bgp protocol peers section, in general (not just 
> limited to XORP configuration), should the local-ip be the same as the 
> BGP ID, or can it be just about any IP address that has been 
> configured on my router? I found the explanation on the xorp manual to 
> be a bit unclear on this point. Thanks.

I believe it should be the IP of the interface which you expect to use 
for outgoing connections to the remote peer.

If you can suggest a better wording in the manual, that would be great.

cheers,
BMS