# ip router-solicit

## Syntax

```
[no] ip router-solicit off|on
```

## Syntax Description

<table><thead><tr><th width="203">Keyword</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><code>no</code></td><td>(Optional) This is the same as <code>ip router-solicit off.</code></td></tr><tr><td><code>off</code></td><td>Disables the sending of IPv6 RS packets.</td></tr><tr><td><code>on</code></td><td>Enables the sending of IPv6 RS packets.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Defaults

When autoconfiguration is enabled on an interface, the Island will determine the proper setting based on whether the the interface is determined to be a WAN or a LAN connection. Otherwise, the initial setting for newly-created interfaces is off.

## Usage Guidelines

This command determines whether IPv6 Router Solicitation (RS) packets are sent on an interface.

This command is valid only in interface context. Entering it will disable [autoconfig ](/island-router-cli-2.3.2/commands/ip-interface-context/ip-autoconfig.md)on the interface.

## Examples

```
ip router-solicit on
```

## Related Commands

{% content-ref url="/pages/JK6QY8Ad2gffsaGWZyNw" %}
[interface](/island-router-cli-2.3.2/commands/interface.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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