address authentication-key
Syntax
Release Information
Description
Options
Mode
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[ no ] address { ipAddress | unnumbered interfaceType interfaceSpecifier }
authentication-key [ 0 | 8 ] authKey
Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.
Assigns a password used by neighboring routers that are using OSPF simple password
authentication. The no version deletes the password.
NOTE: You must issue the address area command before issuing this
command.
ipAddress—OSPF interface address previously specified with the address command
unnumbered—Indicates that OSPF is running on an unnumbered interface previously
specified with the address command
interfaceType—Interface type; see "Interface Types and Specifiers" on page 5
interfaceSpecifier—Particular interface; format varies according to interface type;
see Interface Types and Specifiers on page 5
0—Indicates the authKey is entered in unencrypted form (plaintext); this is the default
option
8—Indicates the authKey is entered in encrypted form (ciphertext)
authKey—Password, string of up to 8 characters
Router Configuration
Chapter 2: A Commands
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