07-04-2020 08:50 AM
I'm new in the Networking field. So, maybe my question is dumb, forgive me for that.
My question is -
Can we use OSPF without backbone area??
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07-04-2020 08:57 AM
- Check if this thread can provide some insights :
M.
07-04-2020 10:26 AM
07-04-2020 08:57 AM
- Check if this thread can provide some insights :
M.
07-04-2020 09:32 AM
Hi @Jaylene
The quick answer would be no, because it is an OSPF requirement to have an area 0 (backbone).
Check this link:
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/ip/open-shortest-path-first-ospf/7039-1.html#t14
Regards
07-04-2020 09:37 AM
short answer NO - what is the use case here without OSPF backbone, why do you think you can build one like that?
07-04-2020 09:48 AM
only if you have single area you can use OSPF without backbone area; in this case, area x can be any number.
if you have multiple areas, those must go thru backbone area and number must be 0.
Regards, ML
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07-04-2020 10:26 AM
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