I'm doing ccent and can't get my head round ospf. Can anyone help me?

[samh00001]

same as title

[ghostinthenet]

It depends on what kind of problem you're having.

Have you looked into the Cisco Learning Network for general information?

[samh00001]

Thanks. I've had a look at the Learning Network re OSPF, but my question is quite basic i.e. I need more detail in regard to OSPF configuration e.g. do I have to configure the router ID after entering OSPF config mode / or do I configure a loopback address before using the "network" command?

The reason for my question is that I've seen OSPF config presented in different ways in different labs and I need a foolproof understanding before I resit the exam.

An idiot-proof guide would be helpful if there's one out there!

[Isak Labuscagne]

http://ict-engineer.blogspot.com/2009/01/ospf-integration-on-cisco-and-mikrotik.html

[samh00001]

Sorry Isak,

tried your link but that page can no longer be found

[Isak Labuscagne · Accepted solution]

Here is another one you can try if you haven't looked at it already.  I have some Cisco "cheat sheets" somewhere, which gives you a great summery in collage form of the logical idea behind it.

http://sourcedaddy.com/networking/ospf-basics.html

[samh00001]

Thanks Isak,

I've added that site to my "favourites".

It's good to see an explanation that's different to what's in my study book.