In-Class Lab 9.2.2.

8 - Configuring Multi-area OSPFv2

Topology James Konell Zhenyu

Addressing Table

Device Interface IP Address Subnet Mask

R1 Lo0 209.165.200.225 255.255.255.252

Lo1 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
Lo2 192.168.2.1 255.255.255.0
S0/0/0 (DCE) 192.168.12.1 255.255.255.252
R2 Lo6 192.168.6.1 255.255.255.0
S0/0/0 192.168.12.2 255.255.255.252
S0/0/1 (DCE) 192.168.23.1 255.255.255.252
R3 Lo4 192.168.4.1 255.255.255.0
Lo5 192.168.5.1 255.255.255.0
S0/0/1 192.168.23.2 255.255.255.252

Objectives
Part 1: Build the Network and Configure Basic Device Settings
Part 2: Configure a Multi-area OSPFv2 Network

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Background / Scenario
To make OSPF more efficient and scalable, OSPF supports hierarchical routing using the concept of areas.
An OSPF area is a group of routers that share the same link-state information in their link-state databases
(LSDBs). When a large OSPF area is divided into smaller areas, it is called multi-area OSPF. Multi-area
OSPF is useful in larger network deployments to reduce processing and memory overhead.
In the lab, you will configure a multi-area OSPFv2 network.
Note: The routers used with CCNA hands-on labs are Cisco 1941 Integrated Services Routers (ISRs) with
Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M3 (universalk9 image). Other routers and Cisco IOS versions can be used.
Depending on the model and Cisco IOS version, the commands available and output produced might vary
from what is shown in the labs. Refer to the Router Interface Summary Table at the end of this lab for the
correct interface identifiers.
Note: Make sure that the routers have been erased and have no startup configurations. If you are unsure,
contact your instructor.

Required Resources
 3 Routers (Cisco 1941 with Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M3 universal image or comparable)
 Console cables to configure the Cisco IOS devices via the console ports
 Serial cables as shown in the topology

Part 1: Build the Network and Configure Basic Device Settings

In Part 1, you will set up the network topology and configure basic settings on the routers.

Step 1: Cable the network as shown in the topology.

Step 2: Initialize and reload the routers as necessary.

Step 3: Configure basic settings for each router.

a. Disable DNS lookup.
b. Configure device name, as shown in the topology.
c. Assign class as the privileged EXEC password.
d. Assign cisco as the console and vty passwords.
e. Configure logging synchronous for the console line.
f. Configure an MOTD banner to warn users that unauthorized access is prohibited.
g. Configure the IP addresses listed in the Addressing Table for all interfaces. DCE interfaces should be
configured with a clock rate of 128000. Bandwidth should be set to 128 Kb/s on all serial interfaces.
h. Copy the running configuration to the startup configuration.

Step 4: Verify Layer 3 connectivity.

Use the show ip interface brief command to verify that the IP addressing is correct and that the interfaces
are active. Verify that each router can ping their neighbor’s serial interface.

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Part 2: Configure a Multi-area OSPFv2 Network

In Part 2, you will configure a multi-area OSPFv2 network with a process ID of 1. All LAN loopback interfaces
should be passive.

Step 1: Identify the OSPF router types in the topology.

Identify the Backbone router(s): _____R2_and R1________________
Identify the Autonomous System Boundary Router(s) (ASBR): __R1________________
Identify the Area Border Router(s) (ABR): __R1 R2__________________
Identify the Internal router(s): ___R3____________________

Step 2: Configure OSPF on R1.

a. Configure a router ID of 1.1.1.1 with OSPF process ID of 1.
b. Add the networks for R1 to OSPF.
R1(config-router)# network 192.168.1.0 0.0.0.255 area 1
R1(config-router)# network 192.168.2.0 0.0.0.255 area 1
R1(config-router)# network 192.168.12.0 0.0.0.3 area 0
c. Set LAN loopback interfaces, Lo1 and Lo2, as passive.
d. Create a default route to the Internet using exit interface Lo0.
Note: You may see the “%Default route without gateway, if not a point-to-point interface, may impact
performance” message. This is normal behavior if using a Loopback interface to simulate a default route.
e. Configure OSPF to propagate the routes throughout the OSPF areas.

Step 3: Configure OSPF on R2.

a. Configure a router ID of 2.2.2.2 with OSPF process ID of 1.
b. Add the networks for R2 to OSPF. Add the networks to the correct area. Write the commands used in the
space below.
_network 192.168.6.0 0.0.0.255 area 3 network 192.168.12.0 0.0.0.3 area 0 network 192.168.23.0 0.0.0.3
area 3
___________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
c. Set all LAN loopback interfaces as passive.

Step 4: Configure OSPF on R3.

a. Configure a router ID of 3.3.3.3 with OSPF process ID of 1.
b. Add the networks for R3 to OSPF. Write the commands used in the space below.
Network 192.168.4.0 0.0.0.255 area 3 network 192.168.5.0 0.0.0.255 area 3 network 192.168.23.0
0.0.0.3 area 3
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

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c. Set all LAN loopback interfaces as passive.

Step 5: Verify that OSPF settings are correct and adjacencies have been established between
routers.
a. Issue the show ip protocols command to verify OSPF settings on each router. Use this command to
identify the OSPF router types and to determine the networks assigned to each area.
R1# show ip protocols
*** IP Routing is NSF aware ***

Routing Protocol is "ospf 1"

Outgoing update filter list for all interfaces is not set
Incoming update filter list for all interfaces is not set
Router ID 1.1.1.1
It is an area border and autonomous system boundary router
Redistributing External Routes from,
Number of areas in this router is 2. 2 normal 0 stub 0 nssa
Maximum path: 4
Routing for Networks:
192.168.1.0 0.0.0.255 area 1
192.168.2.0 0.0.0.255 area 1
192.168.12.0 0.0.0.3 area 0
Passive Interface(s):
Loopback1
Loopback2
Routing Information Sources:
Gateway Distance Last Update
2.2.2.2 110 00:01:45
Distance: (default is 110)
R2# show ip protocols
*** IP Routing is NSF aware ***

Routing Protocol is "ospf 1"

Outgoing update filter list for all interfaces is not set
Incoming update filter list for all interfaces is not set
Router ID 2.2.2.2
It is an area border router
Number of areas in this router is 2. 2 normal 0 stub 0 nssa
Maximum path: 4
Routing for Networks:
192.168.6.0 0.0.0.255 area 3
192.168.12.0 0.0.0.3 area 0
192.168.23.0 0.0.0.3 area 3
Passive Interface(s):
Loopback6
Routing Information Sources:
Gateway Distance Last Update
3.3.3.3 110 00:01:20
1.1.1.1 110 00:10:12

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Distance: (default is 110)

R3# show ip protocols
*** IP Routing is NSF aware ***

Routing Protocol is "ospf 1"

Outgoing update filter list for all interfaces is not set
Incoming update filter list for all interfaces is not set
Router ID 3.3.3.3
Number of areas in this router is 1. 1 normal 0 stub 0 nssa
Maximum path: 4
Routing for Networks:
192.168.4.0 0.0.0.255 area 3
192.168.5.0 0.0.0.255 area 3
192.168.23.0 0.0.0.3 area 3
Passive Interface(s):
Loopback4
Loopback5
Routing Information Sources:
Gateway Distance Last Update
1.1.1.1 110 00:07:46
2.2.2.2 110 00:07:46
Distance: (default is 110)

What is the OSPF router type for each router?

R1: __area border router and autonomous system boundary router
____________________________________________________________________________
R2: _area border router
_____________________________________________________________________________
R3: ____internal router
__________________________________________________________________________
b. Issue the show ip ospf neighbor command to verify that OSPF adjacencies have been established
between routers.
R1# show ip ospf neighbor

Neighbor ID Pri State Dead Time Address Interface

2.2.2.2 0 FULL/ - 00:00:34 192.168.12.2 Serial0/0/0

R2# show ip ospf neighbor

Neighbor ID Pri State Dead Time Address Interface

1.1.1.1 0 FULL/ - 00:00:36 192.168.12.1 Serial0/0/0
3.3.3.3 0 FULL/ - 00:00:36 192.168.23.2 Serial0/0/1

R3# show ip ospf neighbor

Neighbor ID Pri State Dead Time Address Interface

2.2.2.2 0 FULL/ - 00:00:38 192.168.23.1 Serial0/0/1

c. Issue the show ip ospf interface brief command to display a summary of interface route costs.

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R1# show ip ospf interface brief

Interface PID Area IP Address/Mask Cost State Nbrs F/C
Se0/0/0 1 0 192.168.12.1/30 781 P2P 1/1
Lo1 1 1 192.168.1.1/24 1 LOOP 0/0
Lo2 1 1 192.168.2.1/24 1 LOOP 0/0

R2# show ip ospf interface brief

Interface PID Area IP Address/Mask Cost State Nbrs F/C
Se0/0/0 1 0 192.168.12.2/30 781 P2P 1/1
Lo6 1 3 192.168.6.1/24 1 LOOP 0/0
Se0/0/1 1 3 192.168.23.1/30 781 P2P 1/1

R3# show ip ospf interface brief

Interface PID Area IP Address/Mask Cost State Nbrs F/C
Lo4 1 3 192.168.4.1/24 1 LOOP 0/0
Lo5 1 3 192.168.5.1/24 1 LOOP 0/0
Se0/0/1 1 3 192.168.23.2/30 781 P2P 1/1

Reflection
What are three advantages for designing a network with multi-area OSPF?
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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Router Interface Summary Table

Router Interface Summary

Router Model Ethernet Interface #1 Ethernet Interface #2 Serial Interface #1 Serial Interface #2

1800 Fast Ethernet 0/0 Fast Ethernet 0/1 Serial 0/0/0 (S0/0/0) Serial 0/0/1 (S0/0/1)
(F0/0) (F0/1)
1900 Gigabit Ethernet 0/0 Gigabit Ethernet 0/1 Serial 0/0/0 (S0/0/0) Serial 0/0/1 (S0/0/1)
(G0/0) (G0/1)
2801 Fast Ethernet 0/0 Fast Ethernet 0/1 Serial 0/1/0 (S0/1/0) Serial 0/1/1 (S0/1/1)
(F0/0) (F0/1)
2811 Fast Ethernet 0/0 Fast Ethernet 0/1 Serial 0/0/0 (S0/0/0) Serial 0/0/1 (S0/0/1)
(F0/0) (F0/1)
2900 Gigabit Ethernet 0/0 Gigabit Ethernet 0/1 Serial 0/0/0 (S0/0/0) Serial 0/0/1 (S0/0/1)
(G0/0) (G0/1)
Note: To find out how the router is configured, look at the interfaces to identify the type of router and how many
interfaces the router has. There is no way to effectively list all the combinations of configurations for each router
class. This table includes identifiers for the possible combinations of Ethernet and Serial interfaces in the device.
The table does not include any other type of interface, even though a specific router may contain one. An
example of this might be an ISDN BRI interface. The string in parenthesis is the legal abbreviation that can be
used in Cisco IOS commands to represent the interface.

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