---- So it is important to use loop interface in OSPF, because it is always up.-----
I recently discovered that the "shutdown" command works on loopback interfaces also. ;-> Chuck -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Li Hou Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2001 10:53 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OSPF Router ID and IP Addresses [7:24003] Of course the 193.x.x.x will become the routers' ID after reboot. If you start OSPF before the interface Eth 2 up, then the ID should keep the last one until reboot! So it is important to use loop interface in OSPF, because it is always up. ""Thompson, Robert D"" P4HkO{O"PBNE :[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Hi All, > > Can anybody clear something up for me. > > In OSPF when selecting the Router ID, what Interface will OSPF choose as the > Router ID on this particular router. For example > > Interface Ethernet 0 > IP address 10.1.1.1 255.0.0.0 > > Interface Ethernet 1 > IP address 172.16.100.1 255.255.0.0 > > Interface Ethernet 2 > IP address 193.221.200.1 255.255.255.0 > > rest of config not listed for this discussion and IP address structure made > up for the discussion > > > (in this case I won't use a loopback interface, purely to discuss Router ID > and IP address considerations) > > I understand its the highest IP address that will win, in this case will it > be 10.1.1.1? or will it be 193.221.200.1 > > I will appreciate any comments > > Cheers > > Rob Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=24374&t=24003 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
