User talk:Cybercoder
some addons need in http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:OSPF_Case_Studies
OSPF features: - has fast convergence - supports VLSM (Variable Length Subnet Mask) - processes updates efficiently - selects paths based on bandwidth - supports ECMP (Equal-Cost Multi Path)
in #OSPF_Terminology
- Link State : The term link state refers to the status of a link between two routers. It defines the relationship between a router's interface and its neighboring routers. - Cost : Link-state protocols assign a value to each link called cost. the cost value is depend to speed of media. A cost is associated with the outside of each router interface. This is referred to as interface output cost. - Autonomous System : An autonomous system is a group of routers that use a common routing protocol to exchange routing information.
Addons to ospf case studies: operations of state in hub and spoke (boradcast) network
I designed a little diagram. i hope to be useful in wiki. i couldn't find how i can upload the images here, there's little toolbar here, i think i have not enough permission to upload images although i upload 2 little photo at picasaweb. https://picasaweb.google.com/106943502599275447090/OSPFDiagramsIDesignedForMikrotikWiki
Regards Vahid Alimohamadi Mikrotik certified consultant.