Chapter 9

OSPF

Configuration

Guide

OSPF Overview

Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) is a link-state routing protocol that supports IP subnetting and authentication. The SSR supports OSPF Version 2.0 as defined in RFC 1583. Each link-state message contains all the links connected to the router with a specified cost associated with the link.

The SSR supports the following OSPF functions:

Stub Areas: Definition of stub areas is supported.

Authentication: Simple password and MD5 authentication methods are supported within an area.

Virtual Links: Virtual links are supported.

Route Redistribution: Routes learned via RIP, BGP, or any other sources can be redistributed into OSPF. OSPF routes can be redistributed into RIP or BGP.

Interface Parameters: Parameters that can be configured include interface output cost, retransmission interval, interface transmit delay, router priority, router dead and hello intervals, and authentication key.

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