ip ospf interface md5
Creates and deletes the OSPF interface MD5 key identification number.
ip ospf interface {interface_name} md5 key_id [enable | disable]
Syntax Definitions
interface_name
key_id
enable
disable
Defaults
parameter
enable | disable
Platforms Supported
OmniSwitch 6850, 6855, 6850E, 9000E
Usage Guidelines
•
MD5 authentication can be used to encrypt information sent over the network. MD5 authentication
works by using shared secret keys. Keys are used to sign the packets with an MD5 checksum, and they
cannot be forged or tampered with. Since the keys are not included in the packet, snooping the key is
not possible.
•
This command is used in conjunction with the commands described on
•
The no variant deletes the key ID number.
Examples
-> ip ospf interface vlan-101 md5 100
-> ip ospf interface vlan-101 md5 10 disable
-> ip ospf interface vlan-101 md5 10 enable
Release History
Release 6.1; command was introduced.
Release 6.2.1; ip_address parameter deprecated.
page 22-34
The name of the interface.
A key identification number. The key identification number specifies a
number that allows MD5 encrypted routers to communicate. Both rout-
ers must use the same key ID. The valid range is 1–255.
Enables the interface key.
Disables the interface key.
default
enable
page 22-30
and
OmniSwitch CLI Reference Guide
OSPF Commands
page
22-36.
June 2012