Users Guide

Table Of Contents
Version Description
7.6.1.0 Introduced on the S-Series.
7.5.1.0 Introduced on the C-Series.
pre- 6.1.1.1 Introduced on the E-Series.
ip ospf authentication-key
Enable authentication and set an authentication key on OSPF traffic on an interface.
Syntax
ip ospf authentication-key [encryption-type] key
To delete an authentication key, use the no ip ospf authentication-key command.
Parameters
encryption-type
(OPTIONAL) Enter 7 to encrypt the key.
key
Enter an eight-character string. Strings longer than eight characters are truncated.
Defaults Not configured.
Command Modes INTERFACE
Command
History
This guide is platform-specific. For command information about other platforms, see the relevant Dell
Networking OS Command Line Reference Guide.
Version Description
9.8(2.0) Introduced on the S3100 series.
9.8(1.0) Introduced on the Z9100-ON.
9.8(0.0P5) Introduced on the S4048-ON.
9.8(0.0P2) Introduced on the S3048-ON.
9.7(0.0) Introduced on the S6000-ON.
9.2(1.0) Introduced on the Z9500.
9.0.2.0 Introduced on the S6000.
8.3.19.0 Introduced on the S4820T.
8.3.11.1 Introduced on the Z9000.
8.3.7.0 Introduced on the S4810.
7.6.1.0 Introduced on the S-Series.
7.5.1.0 Introduced on the C-Series.
pre- 6.1.1.1 Introduced on the E-Series.
Usage
Information
All neighboring routers in the same network must use the same password to exchange OSPF information.
ip ospf cost
Change the cost associated with the OSPF traffic on an interface.
Syntax
ip ospf cost cost
948 Open Shortest Path First (OSPFv2 and OSPFv3)