RouterOS manual

Configuration



routing/bfd/configuration

Conditions: BFD_AUTHENTICATION Type: Directory

ParameterTypeDescription
Xdisableddisabled
Iinactiveinactive
ParameterTypeDescription
vrf (unset)enumThe Virtual Routing and Forwarding instance to which this configuration applies.
interfaces (unset)list of interfaces where BFD configuration should be active.
addresses (unset)This config entry will only apply to BFD sessions established with these specific remote neighbors.
address-list (unset)enumFirewall address list name. BFD configuration will apply if remote IP address is contained within specified list.
min-tx (unset)timeDesired transmit interval that the local router would like to use when sending BFD packets to the neighbor.
min-rx (unset)timeMinimum receive interval that the local router requires between received BFD packets.
multiplier (unset)numThis value is multiplied by the negotiated transmission interval to determine the Hold Time; if no packets within the Hold time are received - the neighbor is declared down. Hold Time = negotiated interval × multiplier
forbid-bfd (unset)boolif = yes: BFD sessions matching criteria will be prohibited.
keyring (mandatory)enum

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Updated 2026-08-22.