The key point is that as a logical interface, it is always up. Like you
said, using it for bgp or ospf is a typical method to take advantage of this
always up status.
Brian
"Asad Hasan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> What is the primary purpose of using the Loopback interface and can you
> telnet into a router using a IP assigned to the Loopback interface. I know
> the Loopback interfaces are used in OSPF and in BGP. But is there any
other
> purpose for them.
>
> Regards
> Asad
>
>
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