15-20. clear ip bgp peer-group peer-group-name soft in out

Syntax Description:

  • AS-number— Resets all neighbors in the specified autonomous system.

  • neighbor-ip-address— Resets the specified BGP neighbor.

  • peer-group-name— Resets all neighbors in the specified peer group.

Purpose: To reset a BGP connection. BGP neighbor connections can be reset based on the neighbor's IP address, the neighbor's autonomous system number, or the peer group name. You must reset a BGP connection when any of the following have been modified or added to:

  • BGP access list

  • BGP distribute list

  • BGP route map

  • BGP timers

  • BGP weights

  • BGP administrative distance

Clearing a BGP connection without the soft keyword causes the neighbor relationship to transition from Established to Idle. ...

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