Configuring Open
Shortest Path First
(OSPF)
Module 12
Configuring Open Shortest
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Configuring Open Shortest
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Describe OSPF features and operation
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Configure OSPF for proper operation
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Use Cisco IOS™ summarization and
stub-area features for OSPF
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Verify OSPF operation
Objectives
Upon completion of this module, you will
be able to perform the following tasks:
OSPF Features
and Operation
Configuring Open Shortest
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Configuring Open Shortest
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Standard IP link-state routing protocol
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Designed to overcome RIP limitations
OSPF Overview
Configuring Open Shortest
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Has no hop count limitation
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Supports VLSM
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Uses multicast addressing for updates
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Has faster convergence
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Allows for routing authentication
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Supports hierarchical routing
OSPF Features