When does an OSPF router become an ABR?

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When does an OSPF router become an ABR?

  • when the router has interfaces in different areas
  • when the router is configured as an ABR by the network administrator
  • when the router has the highest router ID
  • when the router has an OSPF priority of 0

Explanation: When a router has interfaces connected to different areas, it becomes an ABR without requiring extra configuration. The router ID and priority values determine DR/BDR status.

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