Case Study: Assigning Unique Network Numbers to Each OSPF Area
In this scenario, each OSPF area has its own unique NIC-assigned IP address range. This can be as grand as a Class A address for the entire network, with multiple Class Bs assigned to each area, or more realistically, it can be a group of Class C addresses. This example is demonstrated in Figure 5-27. The benefits of this method are as follows:
Address assignment is simple because each area has its own unique network.
Configuration of the routers is easy, reducing the likelihood of errors.
Network operations are streamlined because each area has a simple unique address prefix.
Figure 5-27. Assigning Unique Network Numbers to Each OSPF Area
The following basic steps allow you to ...
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