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OSPF Dead Interval | Training Camp
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Glossary Term OSPF Dead Interval

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What is OSPF Dead Interval?

OSPF Dead Interval is the time period during which a router waits to receive a Hello packet from a neighbor router before declaring the neighbor router as unreachable and potentially down.

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Understanding OSPF Dead Interval

OSPF Dead Interval refers to a timer within the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocol that specifies the maximum amount of time a router should wait without receiving a hello packet from a neighboring router before declaring the neighbor as unreachable. This interval helps prevent the inclusion of failed routers in the routing process, thereby maintaining network stability and efficient routing path selection.

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