Ospf Configuration - Draytek vigor2960 series User Manual

4 . 3 . 6 O S P F C o
4 . 3 . 6 O S P F C o
OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) uses the algorithm of SPF (Shortest Path First) to calculate
the route metric. It is suitable for large network and complicated data exchange.
supports up to OSPF version 2(only for IPv4).
The Autonomous System (AS) used in OSPF indicates the largest entity and can be divided
into several areas. Usually, Area 0 will be used as OSPF backbone which distributing the
routing information among areas.
When you need faster convergence than distance vector, want to support much larger
networks or want to have less susceptible to bad routing information, you can enable OSPF
feature to fit your request. Note that both routers must support OSPF function at the same
time to build the OSPF connection.
Available parameters are listed as follows:
Item
Enable
Profile
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Check the box to enable the function.
Add- Click it to create a new profile.
Profile - Choose a LAN/WAN profile from the drop down
list to apply for such configuration.
Area – An AS will be divided into several areas. Each area
must be assigned with a dedicated number.
Note: For the detailed information of OSPF application,
refer to section "3.2 How to Configure OSPF?".
Click it to save the settings.
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