The following table describes the labels in this screen.
LABEL
Index
This field displays the index number for an interface.
Active
Select this option to enable an interface.
Network
This field displays the IP interface information.
Area-ID
Enter the IP domain (in dotted decimal notation) of an area to associate the interface to that area.
Authentication
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 ID and Key fields 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.
Key ID
When you select Simple or MD5 in the Authentication field, specify the identification number of
the authentication you want to use.
Key
When you select Simple in the Authentication field, enter a password eight-character long.
Characters after the eighth character will be ignored.
When you select MD5 in the Authentication field, enter a password 16-character long.
Cost
The interface cost is used for calculating the routing table. Enter a number between 0 and 65535.
Apply
Click Apply to save the changes.
Cancel
Click Cancel to start configuring the above fields again.
26.6 Configuring OSPF Virtual Links
In the OSPF Configuration screen, click Virtual Link to display the screen as shown next.
OSPF
Figure 26-7 OSPF Interface
Table 26-7 OSPF Interface
DESCRIPTION
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