Configure OSPFv3 summary prefixes

Configure OSPFv3 summary prefixes to control route advertisement and suppression based on IPv6 prefix and mask pairs.

You can configure the Firewall Threat Defense device to advertise routes that match a specified IPv6 prefix and mask pair.

Procedure

Step 1

Choose Devices > Device Management, and edit the Firewall Threat Defense device.

Step 2

Select Routing > OSPFv3.

Step 3

Select Summary Prefix > Add.

You can click Edit (edit icon), or use the right-click menu to cut, copy, past, insert, and delete summary prefixes.

Step 4

Configure the following summary prefix options for each OSPF process:

  • IPv6 Prefix/Length—The IPv6 prefix and prefix length label. Select one from the list or click Add (add icon) to add a new network object. See Network for the procedure for adding networks.

  • Advertise— Advertises routes that match the specified prefix and mask pair. Uncheck this check box to suppress routes that match the specified prefix and mask pair.

  • (Optional) Tag—A value that you can use as a match value for controlling redistribution through route maps.

Step 5

Click OK to save the summary prefix configuration.

Step 6

Click Save on the Routing page to save your changes.

The OSPFv3 summary prefix configuration is saved and will control route advertisement based on your specified settings.

What to do next

Continue with Configure OSPFv3 interfaces, authentication, and neighbors.