What is the primary function of the OSPF Designated Router (DR) and Backup Designated Router (BDR)?

The primary function of the OSPF Designated Router (DR) and Backup Designated Router (BDR) is to reduce the number of adjacencies on multi-access networks. In OSPF (Open Shortest Path First), when multiple routers are connected to a single broadcast network segment, each router must maintain a full adjacency with every other router on that network. This can become inefficient and lead to performance issues as the number of routers increases.

The DR and BDR streamline this process. The DR is responsible for generating and distributing link-state advertisements (LSAs) for the segment, while the BDR acts as a backup in case the DR fails. Only the DR, along with the BDR, needs to form adjacencies with all other routers on the network. Other routers only need to maintain an adjacency with the DR and BDR, drastically reducing the number of required adjacencies and allowing for a more efficient and organized exchange of routing information. This directly enhances the overall scalability of OSPF in larger network topologies.

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