OSPF clear text authentication
Jun 14,95OSPF can authenticate all messages exchanged between neighbors. Messages are authenticated to prevent a rogue router from injecting false routing …
Read MoreDesignated router and backup designated router
Jun 13,95Based on the network type, OSPF router can elect one router to be a designated router (DR) and one router …
Read MoreConfigure multiarea OSPF
Jun 12,95OSPF uses areas to simplify administration and optimize traffic and resource utilization. An area is simply a logical grouping of …
Read MoreConfigure OSPF
Jun 11,95The OSPF basic configuration is very simple and requires only two steps: enable OSPF on a router using the router ospf …
Read MoreTypes of LSAs (Link-state advertisements)
Jun 9,95There are several different LSA types in OSPF: Type 1 LSA – also known as router link advertisement (RLA), a …
Read MoreLink-state advertisement (LSA)
Jun 8,95The LSAs (Link-State Advertisements) are used by routers running OSPF to exchange topology information. An LSA contains routing and topology …
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