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Types of OSPF Routing Devices
As shown in Figure 4-2, OSPF uses the following types of routing devices:
nInternal Router (IR)a router that has all of its interfaces within the same area. IRs main-
tain LSDBs identical to those of other routing devices within the local area.
nArea Border Router (ABR)a router that has interfaces in multiple areas. ABRs maintain
one LSDB for each connected area and disseminate routing information between areas.
nAutonomous System Boundary Router (ASBR)a router that acts as a gateway between
the OSPF domain and non-OSPF domains, such as RIP, BGP, and static routes.
Figure 4-2 OSPF Domain and an Autonomous System
Backbone
Area 0

Area 3

Area 2

Area 1
Inter-Area Routes
(Summary Routes) ABR
ABR
ABR
ASBR
Internal
Router
ASBR
External
Routes
BGP
RIP

OSPF Autonomous System