OSPF Message Types / Packet Types
OSPF Message Types: [boxads] There are several types of message are passes through OSPF network for communication each other. that OSPF Message Types are given bellow: 1. Hello : These messages are used to establish neighbor ship and serve as keepalives among other things. They are also used to elect the Designated Router (DR) and Backup Designated Router (BDR) on multiaccess networks (like Ethernet or Frame Relay). Sent on 224.0.0.5 and 224.0.0.6 Contains the following in the packet; RID of interface Authentication Hello Dead Timers Area ID Nieghbor List (If not a nieghbor, sends more info) Designated Router IP Backup DR …