Non-broadcast multi-access networks are networks containing multiple routers, but where broadcast is not supported. In this type of network, OSPF emulates operations in a broadcast network. Initially, a default router is selected for this purpose.
Note: The communication takes place not by multicast, but by unicast. Neighborhood connections must be configured manually, as the routers are unable to discover one another automatically by multicast.
- OSPF instance
- Contains the name of the OSPF instance.
- OSPF interface
- Contains the interface (IPv4 network or WAN remote site) on which OSPF is to be activated.
- IP address
- Contains the IPv4 address of the neighboring router (router at the remote end).
- Poll interval
- Contains the interval in which Hello messages are sent to this router.Note: The value zero disables the transmission of Hello messages.
- Eligible as default router
- Specifies whether the local device itself is selectable as default router.
