Configuring the OSPF Routing Protocol (Layer 3)

Modifying OSPF Virtual Links

To modify an OSPF virtual link:

1.In the OSPF Configuration section of the Web Agent window, click Virtual Links. The OSPF Virtual Links dialog box opens.

2.Select the virtual link to be removed.

3.Use Table 9-4 to modify your configuration.

4.Click APPLY to save your changes, or CANCEL to restore previous settings.

Creating OSPF Summaries

The primary purpose of the OSPF summary is route aggregation. Route aggregation is a group range of IP addresses that are linked to a single address.

To create a new OSPF summary:

1.In the OSPF Configuration section of the Web Agent window, click Summaries. The OSPF Summaries dialog box opens.

2.Click CREATE to create a new OSPF summary.

Note: This window will only appear with configured OSPF summaries if you have previously configured one or more OSPF summaries.

3.Use Table 9-5 to configure your OSPF summaries:

 

Table 9-5.OSPF Summaries Parameters

 

 

Parameter

Definition

 

 

Area

Select the area ID of the area from which the routes are

 

aggregated (summary IP address).

 

 

Network Address

Enter the IP address of the network to be advertised.

 

 

Mask

Enter the subnet mask of the network to be advertised.

 

 

Advertisement

Select the ability to suppress (disable) or enable advertisements

 

of this summary. When suppressing, advertisements of IP routes

 

in this range are also suppressed.

 

 

4.Click CREATE to save your changes, or CANCEL to restore previous settings.

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