Add OSPF areas

  1. Go to Routing > OSPF and click Add in the Areas section.
  2. Enter OSPF area details.
    Area
    Specify an IP address for the area.
    Type
    Select the type of OSPF area from the options available.
    Available options: Normal Stub Stub No-Summary NSSA NSSA No-Summary
    Virtual links (Available only if Normal area type is selected)
    Specify a virtual link for an area that does not have a physical connection to connect to the backbone area.
    Click to add virtual links.
    Authentication
    Select the type of authentication from the options available.
    Available options: Text MD5
    Area cost (not available for Normal area type)
    Specify the area cost.
    Acceptable range: 0 to 16777215
  3. Click Save.