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OSPF Router Types Explained

The document outlines the different types of OSPF routers: Internal Routers, Backbone Routers, ABR Routers, and ASBR Routers, each defined by their configurations and roles in connecting areas and routing protocols. Internal Routers operate within a single area, Backbone Routers have links in Area 0, ABR Routers connect multiple areas, and ASBR Routers interface with different routing protocols. Additionally, it mentions a command for verification of OSPF configurations.

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OSPF Router Types Explained

The document outlines the different types of OSPF routers: Internal Routers, Backbone Routers, ABR Routers, and ASBR Routers, each defined by their configurations and roles in connecting areas and routing protocols. Internal Routers operate within a single area, Backbone Routers have links in Area 0, ABR Routers connect multiple areas, and ASBR Routers interface with different routing protocols. Additionally, it mentions a command for verification of OSPF configurations.

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OSPF Router Types

OSPF Router types overview:


1. Internal Routers
 The router which all interfaces configured be in one area

2. Backbone Routers
 The router which even one link is configured in Area 0

3. ABR Router ( Area Border Router )


 The router which connect two Area together
 One interface is configured in AREA-0 another interface configured to any area #

4. ASBR Router ( Autonyms system Boundary Router )


 The router which connect Two routing protocol together
 Means one interface configured in OSFP another interface configured another routing protocol
 This router learn networks from non-OSPF router like ( EIGRP , RIP )
 And forwarded to OSPF router
 Means Redistribution Router
R1 R4

OSPF
AREA-0 ( Backbone )

R2 R3 R5

OSPF
AREA-100

R6

EIGRP
Now give answers ..
R7
Verification
 Router# show Ip ospf

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