No reason in particular. Just thought it was more taxing than OSPF.
""Howard C. Berkowitz"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > >I need an internet gateway router (via DSL connected to a Flowpoint) which > >currently has a static route to the ISP to know when the netowrk goes down > >and not just that flowpoint's local ethernet interface. I need the gateway > >router to dial up via isdn using dialer-watch. I'd rathernot use BGP on > >this router, and was wondering if it's even common practice to use OSPF to > >the ISP. They might say no. > > What is your objection to running BGP? If BGP is only receiving the > default and advertising your prefixes, the resource requirements are > trivial. > > > > >Would creating a NSSA work? Even a totally stub area might work? > > > >Once Cisco releases DHRP, I'll be all set. > > > > > > > > > >""John Neiberger"" wrote in message > >[EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > >> Could you solve the same problem by creating a static default route on > >> the ASBR and then redistributing that as an N1 or N2 route? That seems > >> to do what you want without requiring that OSPF be running between the > >> ASBR and the ISP. > >> > >> This wouldn't be dynamic, which may be what you're trying to > >> accomplish. If so, it seems that it would be more likely that they > >> could set up a BGP session with you using a private ASN and then they > >> could dynamically inject a default into your ASBR. > >> > >> Would that work in your situation? > >> > >> Regards, > >> John > >> > >> >>> "Steven A. Ridder" 12/19/01 1:31:28 PM >>> > >> Is it feasable to have an ISP set up an OSPF routing area with it's > >> customer, and have them inject a single external route into the area, > >> where > >> one can distribute it as a default route? If I create a NSSA, and they > >> give > >> us a route to them, is that OK? Any downfalls? > >> > >> Steve Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=29702&t=29686 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
