Specifications

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Chapter 26: ospf Commands
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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.