From: CCIE FUN (ccieexam2002@xxxxxxxxx)
Date: Thu Aug 15 2002 - 19:16:20 GMT-3
I think you can use a GRE tunnel configuration.
here is how it will work
the tunnel will be from the ABR of AREA4-AREA2
and ABR of AREA2-AREA0.
Assign the tunnel interfaces an IP address in Area 0.
it should work.
Virtual-links anyway are not recommended over
stub-areas.
have fun.
--- perkinsr@WellsFargo.COM wrote:
> Obviously this is a horrible design, but for fun in
> a lab, how about a
> tunnel? There are routing issues that will have to
> be dealt with, and might
> be a show stopper but it is a possiblility.
>
> Also, what if you change area 2 to NSSA, and make
> area 4 a different process
> and redistribute.
>
> Thats all I got...
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Casey, Paul (6822) [mailto:Paul.Casey@o2.com]
> Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 1:48 PM
> To: ccielab@groupstudy.com
> Subject: tricky OSPF question.
>
>
> A lab I need help with
>
> I have an ospf area (4) that is disconnected from
> the backbone. where by
> there is another area (2) in between area (4) and
> the backbone.
> A virtual link would be a great idea, However, the
> transit area is a stub
> area. --ie no virtual links allowed.
>
> There is no other connection to the backbone...
>
> Now what am going to doto get connectivity to the
> backbone.
>
> Any help appreciated.
> Kind regards.
> Paul.
>
>
> Paul Casey
> O2 Ireland
> Core Network Eng'g Team
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