How do I stop redistributing routes and networks via OSPF?
Description
When configuring OSPF, if the options Redistribute Static Routes and/or Redistribute Connected Networks is enabled, all connected networks and static routes are advertised to the OSPF system.
Resolution
To stop the advertising of routes and networks follow the step below:
Login to the CLI of the SonicWall either via SSH or serial console (How to login to the appliance using the Command Line Interface (CLI)) and enter the following commands:
Stop the advertising of routes and networks in OSPF (example would be to not advertise the WAN subnet)
ARS OSPF>configure terminal
ARS OSPF(config)>router ospf
ARS OSPF(config-router)>summary-address X.X.X.X/24 not-advertise
ARS OSPF(config-router)>exit
ARS OSPF(config)>exit
ARS OSPF>write file
Configuration saved to OSPF
ARS OSPF>