Re: Loopback & OSPF

From: Sam Munzani (sam@xxxxxxxxxx)
Date: Tue Aug 22 2000 - 15:34:51 GMT-3


   
I understand that. What would you do if lab instructions specifies not to
use any loopback interfaces unless specified. What happens after reboot?

On Tue, 22 Aug 2000, Tony Medeiros wrote:

> Nope, It doesn't need to in the OSPF process. It just needs to be in an
> "up" and "up" condition. OSPF picks the highest "active" interface to be
> the router ID. If you configure a higher address later it won't change the
> router ID however unless you restart OSPR neighbor negotiation, i.e. reload
> or shut/no shut the interfaces. This isn't a big deal unless you've
> configured virtual links with use router ID's as anchor points.
> Take care,
> Tony Medeiros
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "peter brown" <pita40@hotmail.com>
> To: <ccielab@groupstudy.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 6:02 AM
> Subject: Loopback & OSPF
>
>
> > If I have loopback int. for router id in ospf, do I need to add that int.
> > to an area. Is it necessary to add a network statement for that loopback
> > int. address?



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