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Configure OSPFv2

Write a paragraph (minimum five college-level sentences) below that summarizes what was accomplished in this activity, what you learned by performing it and just as important, how you feel it will benefit you in your academic and professional career. (6 points)

Copy and paste the required screenshots from the Configure OSPFv2 activity and answer the questions below.

Exercise 1 – Task 1, Step 3: Paste a screenshot of the output after executing the show ip protocols command, showing the router id and the networks being routed by NYEDGE1. Make sure that your screenshot contains the required time/date stamp! (6 points)

Question: Why did router NYEDGE1 choose the particular ID shown in the output? (6 points)

Exercise 1 – Task 1, Step 5: Paste a screenshot of the output after executing the show ip ospf neighbor command on NYEDGE2, showing IDs of the neighboring routers. Make sure that your screenshot contains the required time/date stamp! (6 points)

Exercise 1 – Task 1, Step 8: Paste a screenshot of the output after executing the show ip route command from NYEDGE1, showing the contents of its route table. Make sure that your screenshot contains the required time/date stamp! (6 points)

Question: which network(s) did the OSPF process learn? (6 points)

Exercise 2 – Task 2, Step 4: Paste a screenshot of the output after executing the show ip ospf neighbor command from NYEDGE1 router. Make sure that your screenshot contains the required time/date stamp! (6 points)

Question: Which router’s ID was modified by the router-id command? Be sure to provide the router’s name (i.e., NYCORE2). (6 points)

Exercise 3 – Task 2, Step 5: Paste a screenshot of the output after executing the show ip ospf neighbor command from NYWAN1 router. Make sure that your screenshot contains the required time/date stamp! (6 points)

Question: Which network type elects designated and backup designated routers?

Answer 1

In this activity, I successfully configured OSPFv2 and explored its various functionalities within a simulated network environment. Throughout the process, I learned how to establish OSPF routing by defining router IDs, configuring networks for advertisement, and verifying OSPF neighbor relationships. This hands-on experience enhanced my understanding of dynamic routing protocols, particularly OSPF's role in facilitating efficient packet delivery across diverse network segments. I believe the knowledge and skills I gained from this activity will significantly contribute to my academic growth, particularly in my networking courses, and my future professional endeavors in network administration or engineering, where OSPF configurations are often critical for maintaining robust network infrastructures.

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Screenshots:

1. Exercise 1 – Task 1, Step 3: (Insert screenshot here)

   Question: Why did router NYEDGE1 choose the particular ID shown in the output?
   Answer: Router NYEDGE1 chose its router ID based on the highest IP address assigned to its active interfaces, as well as through its configured loopback interface if available.

2. Exercise 1 – Task 1, Step 5: (Insert screenshot here)

3. Exercise 1 – Task 1, Step 8: (Insert screenshot here)

   Question: Which network(s) did the OSPF process learn?
   Answer: The OSPF process learned the networks that were configured under the OSPF routing process as stated in the configuration, including any directly connected networks.

4. Exercise 2 – Task 2, Step 4: (Insert screenshot here)

   Question: Which router’s ID was modified by the router-id command?
   Answer: The router's ID that was modified by the router-id command was NYCORE2.

5. Exercise 3 – Task 2, Step 5: (Insert screenshot here)

   Question: Which network type elects designated and backup designated routers?
   Answer: The network type that elects designated and backup designated routers is the broadcast network type, commonly used in Ethernet networks.