OSPF SPF / Dijkstra Walkthrough

OSPF SPF / Dijkstra Walkthrough

Step through Dijkstra's shortest-path-first algorithm on a sample OSPF topology. Watch the SPF candidate list and shortest-path tree build in real time.

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Settled node
Currently settling
Unsettled node
SPT edge
Regular edge
Topology Graph
Candidate List / Step Detail
Node Tentative Dist Via Status
Press Step or Run All to begin.
Step Log
Ready. Select a source router and press Step or Run All.