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What is the primary purpose of OSPF?
What is the primary purpose of OSPF?
- To monitor network performance.
- To route data within an Autonomous System. (correct)
- To manage domain name services.
- To create a firewall configuration.
What algorithm does OSPF use to determine the best path?
What algorithm does OSPF use to determine the best path?
- A* search algorithm
- Floyd-Warshall algorithm
- Bellman-Ford algorithm
- Dijkstra’s algorithm (correct)
How do OSPF routers initially discover each other?
How do OSPF routers initially discover each other?
- By sending Link-State Updates.
- By broadcasting ARP requests.
- Using Hello packets. (correct)
- Through HTTP requests.
Which statement about OSPF metrics is correct?
Which statement about OSPF metrics is correct?
What is the purpose of Link-State Advertisements (LSAs) in OSPF?
What is the purpose of Link-State Advertisements (LSAs) in OSPF?
What determines a router's Router ID (RID) in OSPF?
What determines a router's Router ID (RID) in OSPF?
What is the function of the Designated Router (DR) in multi-access networks under OSPF?
What is the function of the Designated Router (DR) in multi-access networks under OSPF?
Which OSPF area is commonly used to simplify network design?
Which OSPF area is commonly used to simplify network design?
What type of packet is used by OSPF to exchange routing information?
What type of packet is used by OSPF to exchange routing information?
Which feature of OSPF allows it to scale effectively?
Which feature of OSPF allows it to scale effectively?
OSPF is a distance vector routing protocol.
OSPF is a distance vector routing protocol.
Link-State Advertisements (LSAs) are exchanged to ensure that all OSPF routers have the same topology information.
Link-State Advertisements (LSAs) are exchanged to ensure that all OSPF routers have the same topology information.
The cost metric in OSPF is calculated using the formula Cost = Interface Bandwidth / Reference Bandwidth.
The cost metric in OSPF is calculated using the formula Cost = Interface Bandwidth / Reference Bandwidth.
Routers in OSPF use Hello packets to establish neighbor adjacencies.
Routers in OSPF use Hello packets to establish neighbor adjacencies.
OSPF routers do not need to elect a Designated Router (DR) in multi-access networks.
OSPF routers do not need to elect a Designated Router (DR) in multi-access networks.
A Router ID (RID) in OSPF can be determined by the highest IP address on an active physical interface.
A Router ID (RID) in OSPF can be determined by the highest IP address on an active physical interface.
OSPF supports Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM) and Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR).
OSPF supports Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM) and Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR).
Area 0 in OSPF is used for advanced configuration and management capabilities.
Area 0 in OSPF is used for advanced configuration and management capabilities.
Dijkstra’s algorithm is used by routers in OSPF to build a topology table.
Dijkstra’s algorithm is used by routers in OSPF to build a topology table.
OSPF routers are unable to alter the default reference bandwidth value.
OSPF routers are unable to alter the default reference bandwidth value.
Flashcards
OSPF
OSPF
A link-state routing protocol for within an Autonomous System.
Link-State Advertisements (LSAs)
Link-State Advertisements (LSAs)
Messages exchanged by routers to share link state and cost information in OSPF.
OSPF Metric
OSPF Metric
Cost, calculated as Reference Bandwidth divided by Interface Bandwidth.
Neighbor Adjacency
Neighbor Adjacency
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Designated Router (DR)
Designated Router (DR)
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Router ID (RID)
Router ID (RID)
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Hello Packets
Hello Packets
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Single-Area OSPF
Single-Area OSPF
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VLSM and CIDR
VLSM and CIDR
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OSPF Routing Table
OSPF Routing Table
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What does OSPF stand for?
What does OSPF stand for?
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What type of routing protocol is OSPF?
What type of routing protocol is OSPF?
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What does OSPF use to determine the best path?
What does OSPF use to determine the best path?
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How do OSPF routers share topology information?
How do OSPF routers share topology information?
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What is the role of the Designated Router (DR)?
What is the role of the Designated Router (DR)?
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What is the purpose of Hello packets in OSPF?
What is the purpose of Hello packets in OSPF?
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How does OSPF calculate cost?
How does OSPF calculate cost?
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What is the purpose of the Router ID (RID)?
What is the purpose of the Router ID (RID)?
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How does Single-Area OSPF simplify network design?
How does Single-Area OSPF simplify network design?
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What are the key benefits of using OSPF?
What are the key benefits of using OSPF?
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Study Notes
OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)
- OSPF is a link-state routing protocol within an Autonomous System.
- Key features include fast convergence, scalability, support for Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM) and Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR), and cost-based path determination.
- Uses a cost metric to find optimal paths.
OSPF Operation
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Link-State Operation: Routers share Link-State Advertisements (LSAs) containing link state and cost information, flooded across the area.
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All routers build a full topology database and apply Dijkstra's algorithm to calculate optimal paths.
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These optimal paths are installed into the routing tables.
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Neighbor Adjacencies: Routers establish adjacencies using Hello packets.
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Designated Router (DR) and Backup DR (BDR) are elected in multi-access networks.
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OSPF Metrics: Cost is calculated as Reference Bandwidth divided by Interface Bandwidth.
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Default reference bandwidth is 108 bps, adjustable. Accumulated cost determines the best route.
OSPF Components
- Router ID (RID): A unique identifier for each OSPF router.
- Assigned manually, highest IP address on a loopback interface, or highest IP address on an active physical interface, are possible methods.
- OSPF Packets: Includes Hello packets, enabling neighbor discovery and DR/BDR election; and Link-State Updates (LSUs) for routing information exchange.
- Areas: A single area (Area 0) can simplify design, consolidating all routers in a single OSPF domain.
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