You have configured a router with an OSPF router ID, but its IP address still reflects the physical interface. Which action can you take to correct the problem in the least disruptive way?

The correct answer is A. Reload the OSPF process.. Once an OSPF Router ID selection is done, it remains there even if you remove it or configure another OSPF Router ID. So the least disruptive way is to correct it using the command “clear ip

Submitted by minji_kr· Mar 5, 2026IP Connectivity

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You have configured a router with an OSPF router ID, but its IP address still reflects the physical interface. Which action can you take to correct the problem in the least disruptive way?

Options

AReload the OSPF process.
BSpecify a loopback address
CReboot the router.
DSave the router configuration

How the community answered

(51 responses)

A
75% (38)
B
16% (8)
C
6% (3)
D
4% (2)

Explanation

Once an OSPF Router ID selection is done, it remains there even if you remove it or configure another OSPF Router ID. So the least disruptive way is to correct it using the command “clear ip

Topics

#OSPF#router ID#OSPF process reset#troubleshooting

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