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Configuring OSPF on a VLAN interface

To enable and configure OSPF on a VLAN interface:

  1. From the Device Manager menu bar, choose VLAN > VLANs.
    2. The VLAN dialog box opens with the Basic tab displayed.
  2. Select a VLAN
  3. Click IP.
    4. The IP, VLAN dialog box opens with the IP Address tab displayed .
  4. Click the OSPF tab.
    5. The IP, VLAN, OSPF tab opens.


    Note Note: Use the VLAN > VLANs > Basic > IP > OSPF tab to configure OSPF on a VLAN. To configure OSPF on a port, use the Edit > Port > OSPF tab. OSPF must be globally enabled before the configuration takes effect.

    The OSPF tab is not applicable unless the port or VLAN is routed, that is, it is assigned an IP address.


  5. In the IfType field, click the interface type you want to create (broadcast, NMBA, or passive).
  6. To enable OSPF on the VLAN interface, click Enable.
  7. To designate a router priority, in the DesigRtrPriority field, highlight the current value and type in a new value.
  8. To change their values, highlight the current HelloInterval, RtrDeadInterval, or PollInterval and type in new values for the network.
  9. To enable authentication, in the AuthType field, click either simplePassword or MD5.
  10. If you chose simplePassword, in the AuthKey field, type in a password of up to eight characters.
  11. Click Apply.
    12. OSPF is configured for the VLAN.

    Note Note: When an OSPF interface is enabled, you cannot change its interface type. You must first disable the interface. You can then change its type and re-enable it. If it is an NMBA interface, you must also first delete its manually-configured neighbors.

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