Re: OSPF Virtual Links

That needs to be done on an ABR, which R3 is.

Try area 3 range and see if that works.

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On Jun 22, 2010, at 6:51 PM, <cgrammer_at_essilorusa.com> wrote:

> I am having a difficult time finding information regarding a detailed
> explanation of OSPF virtual links with regards to route summarization on the
> remote end of the virtual link router.
>
> I am working on a practice lab that
> (area5) R1 --(area0)--- R2 ----(area1) ---R3 ---(area3) --- R4
>
> The requirement is to connect R2 to R3 with a virtual link to allow area5
> routes to be propagated to R4.
> 1.1.0.0/24
> 1.1.1.0/24
> 1.1.2.0/24
> 1.1.3.0/24
>
> The routes show up on R4 as expected, but the next requirement is to summarize
> the routes at R3 so that it shows up as 1.1.0.0/22 on R4.
>
> Since R3 is now a member of Area0, I would think i can use
> area 0 range 1.1.0.0 255.255.252.0
>
> But,this doesn't work.
> It seems that there are some peculiar characteristics regarding virtual links
> and area 0, but there isn't much documentation outside of the rudimentary
> explanation and troubleshooting commands.
>
> Thanks in advance for everyones help,
>
>
> Chris
>
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