OSPF Protocol Implementation
Configure and test Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocols in ACK Club's network simulation environment.
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What is OSPF?
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) is a link-state routing protocol that determines the best path for routing packets based on the shortest path first calculation.
Key Features
- • Area-based hierarchical design
- • Dijkstra's algorithm for path selection
- • Support for multiple metrics
Why Use OSPF?
- • Scalable for large networks
- • Fast convergence times
- • Supports VLSM and CIDR
⚙️ Configuration Demo
Basic OSPF Topology
{
"nodes": 4,
"areas": [
{
"id": "area-0",
"type": "backbone"
},
{
"id": "area-1",
"type": "normal"
}
],
"protocol": "OSPF",
"metrics": {
"default": 10
}
}
This configuration creates two areas with standard OSPF characteristics including backbone and normal area types. The 'metric' field controls link costs.
⚙️ OSPF Features
Metrics Management
Define link costs based on bandwidth, latency, or custom values. OSPF calculates paths using Dijkstra's algorithm with multiple cost factors.
"metrics": {
"link": 10,
"latency": "5ms",
"capacity": "10Gbps"
}
Area Optimization
Configure stub areas, NSSAs, or other topology optimization features. Adjust network segmentation based on logical grouping.
"areas": [
{
"id": "area-2",
"type": "stub"
}
]
💻 Command Guide
ackclub configure ospf --nodes=4 --areas=backbone
Create a standard OSPF network with backbone area configuration
Simulation Options
- Dynamic convergence visualization
- Link-state update simulation
- Path selection debugging tools
📊 Performance Insights
89%Path Optimization
0.32sAverage Convergence
12/50LSA Updates
Need More Examples?
Explore advanced OSPF scenarios, including route redistribution and area border router configurations.
📚 API Reference