area (OSPFv2)

Configures an Open Shortest Path First Version 2 (OSPFv2) area.
Syntax
area { ip-addr | decimal }
no area { ip-addr | decimal }
Command Default

No OSPFv2 areas are created.

Parameters
A.B.C.D
Area address in IP address format.
decimal
Area address In decimal format.
Modes

OSPF router configuration mode

OSPF router VRF configuration mode

Usage Guidelines

The no form of the command deletes an OSPFv2 area.

Examples

The following example creates an OSPFv2 area. 

device# configure terminal
device(config)# router ospf
device(config-ospf-router)# area 2
Parent topic: Commands A and B