Web Agent Procedure

To create OSPF areas using the Web Agent:

1. Select Areas from the Routing > IP > OSPF group on the Web Agent window. The OSPF Areas dialog box opens
   (Figure 15-2).

NOTE: The Area ID 0.0.0.0 is a backbone area and always exists in an OSPF configuration.

Figure 15-2. OSPF Areas Dialog Box

2. Click CREATE. The Add OSPF Area dialog box opens (Figure 15-3).

Figure 15-3. ADD OSPF Area Dialog Box

3. See Table 15-2 to configure the Add OSPF Area dialog box parameters:

   Table 15-2. Add OSPF Area Dialog Box Parameters

   Parameter	Allows you to...
   Area ID	Specify the Area ID (32-bit character) for the new area. This must be a unique ID within AS. NOTE: Note: Do not use 0.0.0.0 as an area ID.
   Area Type	Select the type of area. Types include: Non-Stub - Non-edge device/router. Stub - An edge device/router that does not leak external advertisements. Not-so-stubby - This is still a stub area, however, this device/router can leak some external advertisements.
   Translate 7 into 5	Enable or Disable the translation of the NSSA ASE Type 7 into an AS External LSA Type 5.
   Stub Metric	Specify the stub area default summary cost metric. (Default is 1).
   Type 3 ASE Filter	Select to enable or disable the Type 3 summary LSA filter for Stub and NSSA only.

4. Click CREATE to save your changes, or CANCEL to restore previous settings.