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The ospf packet header – D-Link DES-3326S User Manual

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DES-3326S Layer 3 Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Guide

Switch Management and Operating Concepts

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The OSPF Packet Header

Every OSPF packet is preceded by a common 24 byte header.
This header contains the information necessary for a receiving
router to determine if the packet should be accepted for further
processing.

The format of the OSPP packet header is shown below:

OSPF Packet Header

Type

Router ID

Area ID

Checksum

Au

Authentication

Authentication

Version No.

Packet Length

thentication Type

Figure 5-22. OSPF Packet Header

Field Description

Version

No.

The OSPF version
number

Type

The OSPF packet type.
The OSPF packet types
are as follows:

Type Description

1 Hello

2 Database