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Table 89 IP Configuration: OSPF: New Virtual Link (continued)
LABEL
Authentication
Key ID
Key
Add
Cancel
18.2.6 Configuring a New OSPF Interface
Follow the steps below to create a new OSPF interface.
1 In the Device Panel list, right-click on a device.
2 Click Configuration > IP Configuration > OSPF.
3 Click Add in the Interface pane.
Figure 120 IP Configuration: OSPF: New Interface
Chapter 18 IP Configuration
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DESCRIPTION
Note: Virtual 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 exchange OSPF packets with peer border router, you must set the
authentication method and/or password the same as the peer border router.
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 to authenticate OSPF packets transmitted through this interface
using a simple password.
Select MD5 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.
When you select Simple in the Authentication field, enter a password eight-
character long.
When you select MD5 in the Authentication field, enter a password 16-character
long.
Click Add to apply the changes and close this screen.
Click Cancel to discard all changes and close this screen.
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