In a DMVPN single-hub using IPsec+mGRE with OSPF, what configuration on the hub ensures it becomes the OSPF designated router?
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Correct answer: OSPF priority greater than 1.
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In a DMVPN single-hub topology with OSPF, setting the OSPF priority on the hub's tunnel interface to a value greater than 1 ensures it becomes the Designated Router (DR). OSPF elects the DR based on the highest priority value; if priorities are equal, the highest router ID breaks the tie. Spoke routers typically have their OSPF priority set to 0 to prevent them from becoming the DR, as they cannot directly forward traffic between other spokes. A route map for metrics is irrelevant to DR election. The ip nhrp ospf dr command is used for NHRP to inform OSPF about the DR, not to elect it. Setting the OSPF priority to 0 would prevent the hub from becoming the DR.
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