Loopback interface as OSPF stub interface (IPv6)

[Maximilian Wilhelm]

Anno domini 2021 Kenth Eriksson scripsit:

> > > Correct, when I configured a LL address on the loopback interface it is picked up by bird. But does that make sense? A stub interface does not send packets, so why does it need a LL address?
> 
> > Not really. It is just an unintended result of chosen implementation decisions, same as in unnumbered PtP thread:
> 
> So should we change the behavior to allow stub interfaces without LL address? Patch? 😉

That would be really helpful and would help to repair the current
"violation" of the principle of least surprise :)

Are you offering a patch or are you looking for one? :)

Best
Max