Re: OSPF: summarization of loopbacks - is it possible?

From: rehan u nedaria (rehannedaria@rediffmail.com)
Date: Sat Dec 21 2002 - 15:44:01 GMT-3


Hi Sage
           I guess i have got the question right..

The router where u r using the area range command has to be an
ABR.Check this and please let me know..

It would be good if u give a small network diagram..and point
where u r using this..

Regards
Rehan

On Sat, 21 Dec 2002 Sage Vadi wrote :
>Hi!
>
>I have x amount of loopback interfaces configured in
>my internal router. I need to summarize them. Loopback
>interfaces by default are host routes, workaround is
>to enable "ip ospf net point-to-point" under their
>local interface - and their actual subnet is
>advertised.
>
>That is fine.
>
>But the problem is that loopback interfaces when they
>are advertised using the network command ie - NOT
>redistribute connected. Seem NOT to be able to be
>summarized using the area range command. When I use
>the redistribute connected and summary-address - this
>works!!!
>
>What is the problem here? Or is redistribute-connected
>inclusive of summary-address the ONLY way to summarize
>loopback networks?
>
>rgds,
>Sage
>
>
>
>
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