OSPF virtual link Question [7:3154]

2001-05-04 Thread Vincent Chong
Hi; The following scenario [RouteA area0][area0 RouterB area1]<--[area1 RouterC area4] | | | | |__Virtual link___| Does this topology is valid in OSPF? I belive that the configuration has topo

Re: OSPF virtual link Question [7:3154]

2001-05-04 Thread Charles Lehmann
Configuration topology is okay. In this case you have area 1 as a transit area. It should work fine without any authentication. The thing to know, however, is that the configuration command is a bit misleading: (config-router)#area n virtual-link partner-router-id Where n is, in this case 1. The r

Re: OSPF virtual link Question [7:3154]

2001-05-04 Thread Vincent Chong
Hi; Due to the mail system incompatiable, the message was truncated, I will provide more information to let you guys have more information. Area 0 is formed by Router A and Router B Area 1 is formed by Router B and Router C Area 4 is formed by Router C only. Router C set up a virtual link wi

Re: OSPF virtual link Question [7:3154]

2001-05-04 Thread Charles Lehmann
I don't know what you mean by OSPF area rule, nor by the virtual link rule, but: In order to route from one of "not-backbone OSPF area" to another "not-backbone OSPF area", you need to cross the backbone area (area 0). For this reason, if one has two chained areas that do not "share" the backbone

Re: OSPF virtual link Question [7:3154]

2001-05-04 Thread Circusnuts
ort, Authentication stops someone from plugging in a router within your Authenticated Area & picking up LSA info. All the best !!! Phil - Original Message - From: Vincent Chong To: Sent: Friday, May 04, 2001 3:53 AM Subject: OSPF virtual link Question [7:3154] > Hi; > &g

Re: OSPF virtual link Question [7:3154]

2001-05-04 Thread Vincent Chong
Hi; Thank you. Vincent Chong Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=3173&t=3154 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosur

RE: OSPF virtual link Question [7:3154]

2001-05-04 Thread Hire, Ejay
then there is no reason to fix it, unless you are a consultant and the customer is willing to pay for it. Ejay Hire -Original Message- From: Vincent Chong [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, May 04, 2001 3:54 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OSPF virtual link Question [7:3154]