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authentication

Syntax



authentication {


md5 key-identifier {
key key-value

start-time YYYY-MM-DD.HH:MM

}


simple-password key;
}

Hierarchy Level



[edit logical-systems logical-system-name protocols ospf area area-id interface interface-name],
[edit logical-systems logical-system-name protocols ospf area area-id virtual-link],
[edit logical-systems logical-system-name routing-instances routing-instance-name protocols
ospf area area-id interface interface-name],
[edit logical-systems logical-system-name routing-instances routing-instance-name protocols
ospf area area-id virtual-link],
[edit protocols ospf area area-id interface interface-name],
[edit protocols ospf area area-id virtual-link],
[edit routing-instances routing-instance-name protocols ospf area area-id interface interface-name],
[edit routing-instances routing-instance-name protocols ospf area area-id virtual-link]

Release Information

Statement introduced before JUNOS Release 7.4.

Description

Configure an authentication key (password). Neighboring routers use the password to verify the authenticity of packets sent from this interface.

All routers that are connected to the same IP subnet must use the same authentication scheme and password.

Options

The statements are explained separately.

Usage Guidelines

See Configuring Authentication for OSPFv2.

Required Privilege Level

routing—To view this statement in the configuration.

routing-control—To add this statement to the configuration.

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