Ran a test in a small 3 router lab where I removed the passive on the loopback for one of the routers.
There was no change in either the OSPF database or the routing table.
The interface status did change from the state DRother to DR.
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-21-2025 09:20
From: YOON JUN CHOI
Subject: OSPF Loopback Interface passive
Hello.
I have a question about OSPF.
Many people specify passive when they include Loopback Interface in OSPF.
(set protocols ospf area 0 interface lo0 passive)
I understand that even if you do not set the passive on the loopback interface, OSPF Message is not created and Route is advertised in the local LSDB with LSA Type1 Stub Type.
In other words, I think the same action is done without setting the passive.
What's the problem if I don't configure passive on the loopback interface??
If you don't specify passive, I'm also wondering if the equipment uses resources to create an ospf message.
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YOON JUN CHOI
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