OSPF
Open Shortest Path First
Network Layer — Routing
Protocol Overview
Full Name
Open Shortest Path First
Abbreviation
OSPF
OSI Layer
Network Layer
Category
Routing
RFC
RFC 2328
About OSPF
Interior gateway routing protocol using Dijkstra's shortest-path algorithm. Widely used within enterprise and ISP networks.
Network Layer
Routing
Standards Reference
OSPF is defined in RFC 2328, published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). RFCs are the official standards documents for internet protocols and are freely available for public review.