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What is the primary purpose of OSPF?
What is the primary purpose of OSPF?
What algorithm does OSPF use to determine the best path?
What algorithm does OSPF use to determine the best path?
How do OSPF routers initially discover each other?
How do OSPF routers initially discover each other?
Which statement about OSPF metrics is correct?
Which statement about OSPF metrics is correct?
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What is the purpose of Link-State Advertisements (LSAs) in OSPF?
What is the purpose of Link-State Advertisements (LSAs) in OSPF?
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What determines a router's Router ID (RID) in OSPF?
What determines a router's Router ID (RID) in OSPF?
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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?
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Which OSPF area is commonly used to simplify network design?
Which OSPF area is commonly used to simplify network design?
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What type of packet is used by OSPF to exchange routing information?
What type of packet is used by OSPF to exchange routing information?
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Which feature of OSPF allows it to scale effectively?
Which feature of OSPF allows it to scale effectively?
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OSPF is a distance vector routing protocol.
OSPF is a distance vector routing protocol.
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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.
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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.
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Routers in OSPF use Hello packets to establish neighbor adjacencies.
Routers in OSPF use Hello packets to establish neighbor adjacencies.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Area 0 in OSPF is used for advanced configuration and management capabilities.
Area 0 in OSPF is used for advanced configuration and management capabilities.
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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.
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OSPF routers are unable to alter the default reference bandwidth value.
OSPF routers are unable to alter the default reference bandwidth value.
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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
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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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Explore the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol, a key link-state routing method used in networking. This quiz covers its features, operational mechanics, and metrics used for cost calculations. Test your knowledge on neighbor adjacencies and the election process of designated routers.
