TLEN5370 - Homework 3

Homework 3

Instructions: Do each question in order and be prepared to discuss in class.

1) Explain the difference between the LSA database and the Routing table in OSPF.

2) Explain the differences between Stubby, Totally Stubby, and Not So Stubby Areas. Describe a situation where you would need each.

3) Explain the purpose of an area in OSPF. Define the role of an ABR,ASBR,DR, and BDR.

4) Label each router's role in the following diagram. Also show arrows for where LSA's are being originated for each router as well as what type of LSA's they are. Assume Area 1 is a type of stub area and that the network has no priority values set.