T3700G-28TQ
 
JetStream 28-Port Gigabit Stackable L3 Managed Switch CLI Guide 
 
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Parameter 
area-id —— The area ID, in the format of an IP address in dotted decimal 
notation or decimal value ranging from 0 to 4294967295. 
descript—— The area name, ranging from 1 to 20 characters. 
Command Mode 
Router Configuration Mode 
Example 
Configure the name of area 0 as SOFT: 
T3700G-28TQ(config)# router ospf 1 
T3700G-28TQ(config-router)# area 0 description SOFT 
area authentication 
Description 
The  area authentication command is used to configure the authentication 
mode of the specified area. Interfaces in this area will be authorized using the 
area’s authentication mode if their authentication modes are not configured 
manually. To restore to the default setting, please use the no area 
authentication command. It is not authorized by default.   
Syntax 
area area-id authentication [ message-digest ] 
no area area-id authentication 
Parameter 
area-id  —— The area ID, in the format of an IP address in dotted decimal 
notation or decimal value ranging from 0 to 4294967295. 
message-digest —— MD5 authentication. If this parameter is missing, a simple 
authentication will be applied. 
Command Mode 
Router Configuration Mode