Virtual Links - Siemens SCALANCE XM-400 Configuration Manual

Configuring with Web Based Management
5.6 The "Layer 3 (IPv4)" menu
Section "MD5 Authentication"
● Authentication Key ID
Enter the identifier of the MD5 authentication key.
Enter the ID for MD5 authentication with which the password will be used as a key.
Since the key ID is transferred with the protocol, the same key must be stored under the
same key ID on all neighboring routers.
The table has the following columns:
● Select
Select the row you want to delete.
● Authentication Key ID
Can only be edited if you set the MD5 authentication method. It is only possible to use
several keys there.
● MD5 Key
Enter the MD5 key.
● MD5 Key Confirmation
Confirm the entered key.
● Youngest Key ID
Shows whether or not the MD5 key is the latest key ID.
Steps in configuration
1. Select the OSPFv2 interface and the authentication method from the drop-down lists.
2. Enter the following data in the relevant input box:
– Password and confirmation for simple authentication.
– Authentication key ID for MD5 authentication
3. Click the "Create" button.
4. Enter the MD5 key and the confirmation of the MD5 key.
5. Click the "Set Values" button.
5.6.9.6

Virtual Links

Overview
Due to the protocol, each area border router must have access to the backbone area. If a
router is not connected directly to the backbone area, a virtual link to it is created.
Note
This function is available only with layer 3.
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