Specifications

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ospf set area

Purpose

Sets the parameters for an OSPF area.

Format

ospf set area <area-num> [stub] [stub-cost <num>] [authentication-method

none|simple|md5]

Mode

Configure

Parameters

<area-num>

The Area ID.

stub

Makes this Area a stub area.

stub-cost <num>

Specifies the cost to be used to inject a default route into the area. Specify a number

from 0 – 65535.

authentication-method none|simple|md5

Specifies the authentication method used within the area. Specify one of the

following:

none Does not use authentication.

simple Uses a simple string (password) up to 8 characters in length for

authentication. If you chose this authentication method, then you should

also specify a key-chain identifier using the key-chain option.

md5 Uses the MD5 algorithm to create a crypto-checksum of an OSPF packet and

an authentication key of up to 16 characters.

Restrictions

None.