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25.6 OSPF Virtual Links
Configure and view virtual link settings in the OSPF Virtual Link screen.
In the OSPF Configuration screen, click Virtual Link to display the screen as shown next.
Key
When you select Simple in the Authentication field, enter a password eight-character
long. Characters after the eighth character will be ignored.
When you select MD5 in the Authentication field, enter a password 16-character long.
Cost
The interface cost is used for calculating the routing table. Enter a number between 0
and 65535.
Add
Click Add to apply the changes.
Cancel Click
Cancel to start configuring the above fields again.
Clear
Click Clear to set the above fields back to the factory defaults.
Index
This field displays the index number for an interface.
Network
This field displays the IP interface information.
Area ID
This field displays the area ID (that uses the format of an IP address in dotted decimal
notation) of an area to associate the interface to that area.
Authentication This field displays the authentication method used (Same-as-Area, None, Simple or
MD5).
Key ID
When the Authentication field displays MD5, this field displays the identification
number of the key used.
Cost
This field displays the interface cost used for calculating the routing table.
Apply
Click Apply to save the changes.
Cancel
Click Cancel to start configuring the above fields again.
Table 60 OSPF Interface (continued)
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