Area Aggregate tab

Use the Area Aggregate tab to view and insert OSPF area ranges.

To open the Area Aggregate tab:

1. From the Device Manager main menu, choose IP Routing > OSPF.

The OSPF dialog box opens with the General tab displayed.

2. Click the Area Aggregate tab.

The Area Aggregate tab opens.

3. Click Insert.

The OSPF, Insert Area Aggregate dialog box opens.

4. Type the Area ID.
5. Select the type of link state database.
• summaryLink--to generate an aggregated summary
• nssaExternalLink--to generate an NSSA link summary
6. Select the effect you want:
• advertiseMatching--to advertise the aggregate summary LSA with the same LSID
• doNotAdvertiseMatching--to suppress all networks that fall within the entire range
• advertiseDoNotAggregate--to advertise individual networks
7. Click Insert.

• Area Aggregate tab items