configure ospf add vlan area link-type
configure ospf add vlan vlan-name area area-identifier link-type [auto | broadcast | point-to-point] {passive}
Description
Configures the OSPF link type.
Syntax Description
vlan-name | Specifies a VLAN name. |
area-identifier | Specifies the area to which the VLAN is assigned. |
auto | Specifies to automatically determine the OSPF link type based on the interface type. |
broadcast | Specifies a broadcast link, such as Ethernet. Routers must elect a DR and a BDR during synchronization. |
point-to-point | Specifies a point-to-point link type, such as PPP. |
passive | Specifies to stop sending and receiving packets on this interface. |
Default
Auto.
Usage Guidelines
The passive parameter indicates that the router only synchronizes and listens, and does not originate or send any new information on the interface.
Example
The following command configures the OSPF link type as automatic on a VLAN named accounting:
configure ospf add vlan accounting area 0.0.0.1 link-type auto
History
This command was first available in ExtremeXOS 10.1.
Platform Availability
This command is available on platforms with an Advanced Edge or Core license as described in the Feature License Requirements document.