OSPFv3 configuration task list Tasks at a glance Configuring OSPFv3 on the routing switch Assigning the routing switch to an OSPF area Setting OSPFv3 network for the area Configuring external route redistribution and control Configuring area ranges on an ABR to reduce advertisements to the backbone Influencing route choice by changing the administrative distance Configuring graceful restart Configuring OSPFv3 virtual link settings Configuring OSPFv3 interface settings Configuring all OSPFv3 interfaces as passive Viewing OSPFv3 information Clearing OSPFv3 statistics on a switch