[c-nsp] OSPF router gets separated from a broadcast domain

[Enno Rey]

Hi,

> 
> Now one of the routers gets separated from the network, while it's 
> physical interface remains in "up" state, which is easily possible 
> especially with ethernet. Now the routers can not see each other, so 
> both of them became DR, and start to announce the network. The problem 
> is with the announcement of the separated router, which could 
> potentially create a black-hole in the network.

hmm... maybe I do not get your scenario here... but if that router "gets separated" (whatever action you refer to here in detail, especially with its interface staying "up")... how can it still announce anything to the network it just got separated from?

What kind of "separation" do you mean?

thanks,

Enno

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