Dell PowerConnect 6024 - Configuring the OSPF Virtual Links

Configuring Routing 357
The following is an example of the CLI commands:
Console (config)# router ospf enable
Console (config)# router ospf area 7.7.7.7 stub
Console (config)# router ospf area 192.168.3.1 default-cost 10000
Configuring the OSPF Virtual Links
OSPF requires all areas to be linked through a backbone area. However, if an area is not connected
to a backbone, you can connect two area border routers through a virtual link. Virtual links are
defined by configuring a virtual neighbor. Virtual links cannot be configured through a stub area.
Define virtual links on the
Virtual Links page. To display the Virtual Links page, click Router →
OSPF
→ Virtual Links in the tree view.
Figure 8-12. Virtual Links Page
Area ID — The OSPF interface area ID of the transit area.
Virtual Neighbor — Router ID of the virtual neighbor.
Virtual Neighbor State — State of the virtual neighbor.