How is the operation of OSPF different in a multi-accessconfiguration from that of a point-to-point configuration? How canthe operation be improved in a multi-access environment
Answer
Open ShortestPath First (OSPF) protocol:
OSPF NetworkTypes
- Broadcast
- Nonbroadcast multiaccess (NBMA)
- Point-to-multipoint
- Point-to-point
What is a point to point connection ?
A single circuit that connects two OSPF routers, which allows asingle-neighbor relationship to be built.
Any link connecting directly between the two devices. (Example;Serial link between R1 connecting directly to R2. Or GE connectingdirectly between SW1–Sw2 and nothing in between this devices).Point to Point means direct link between client to server, Clientto client, SErver to server, Router to router, Switch to
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