Configuring Ospf Interfaces; Figure 81 Ospf Interface; Table 60 Ospf Interface - ZyXEL Communications GS-4012F/4024 User Manual

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25.5 Configuring OSPF Interfaces

To configure an OSPF interface, first create an IP routing domain in the IP Setup screen (see
Section 7.7 on page 79
interface entry is automatically created.
In the OSPF Configuration screen, click Interface to display the OSPF Interface screen.

Figure 81 OSPF Interface

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 60 OSPF Interface

LABEL
Network
Area ID
Authentication
Key ID
167
for more information). Once you create an IP routing domain, an OSPF
DESCRIPTION
Select an IP interface.
Select the area ID (that uses the format of an IP address in dotted decimal notation) of
an area to associate the interface to that area.
Note: OSPF Interface(s) must use the same authentication method
within the same area.
Select an authentication method. Choices are Same-as-Area, None (default), Simple
and MD5.
To participate in an OSPF network, you must set the authentication method and/or
password the same as the associated area.
Select Same-as-Area to use the same authentication method within the area and set
the related fields when necessary.
Select None to disable authentication. This is the default setting.
Select Simple and set the Key field to authenticate OSPF packets transmitted through
this interface using simple password authentication.
Select MD5 and set the Key ID and Key fields to authenticate OSPF packets
transmitted through this interface using MD5 authentication.
When you select MD5 in the Authentication field, specify the identification number of
the authentication you want to use.
Chapter 25 OSPF