Compatible Systems 5.4 User Manual

collection of networks under a common administration sharing a common 
routing strategy. 

All routers within an area have the same link-state database. An interface can 
only belong to one area, although different interfaces on a router can belong 
to different areas, making the router an Area Border Router. Area Border 
Routers disseminate routing information or routing changes between areas.

OSPF Area Dialog Box

You can access the OSPF Area Dialog Box by selecting OSPF/OSPF Area 
from the device view.

To add or modify the entries, select the appropriate button to access the Add 
OSPF Area Dialog Box.

Add OSPF Area Dialog Box