Hello sami, probably the best way to do what you're asking would be to set the type 5 type (E1 or E2) when and where you do the actual redistribution... ie: redistribute igrp 1 metric-type 1 but that wasn't really your question... I don't think that you would want to try to change the default type of all external routes to a type 1 on a single router even if you could (just don't think it's possible), as it would conflict with the rest of the area's type 5's. So, if you want to change to type 1's do it wherever you redistribute. hth, Dave Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=19065&t=18957 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

