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246 OSPF Commands
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User Guidelines
There are no user guidelines for this command.
Example
The following example defines a path cost 0f 250 on IP interface 1.100.100.100.
ospf priority
The ospf priority interface configuration command sets the router priority, which is used in
electing the designated router for the network. To return to the default value, use the
no form of
this command.
Syntax
ospf priority number-value
no ospf priority
• number-value — A number value that specifies the router priority. (Range: 0 - 255)
Default Configuration
The default router priority number is 1.
Command Mode
IP Interface Configuration mode
User Guidelines
When two routers attached to a network both attempt to become the designated router, the
one with the higher router priority takes precedence. If there is a tie, the router with the
higher router ID takes precedence. A router with a router priority set to zero is ineligible to
become the designated router or backup designated router.
Example
The following example defines a router OSPF priority of 100.
Console(config)# interface ip 1.100.100.100
Console(config-ip)# ospf cost 250
Console(config)# interface ip 1.100.100.100
Console(config-ip)# ospf priority 100