In OSPF, what is the purpose of the designated router (DR) in a broadcast network?
- Elects the router responsible for exchanging routing information with routers in other areas.
- Facilitates efficient communication in broadcast networks by reducing the number of adjacencies.
- Handles the redistribution of external routes into the OSPF routing domain.
- Manages the distribution of routing updates within the OSPF area.
The designated router (DR) in OSPF broadcast networks is responsible for facilitating efficient communication by reducing the number of adjacencies and managing the exchange of routing information.
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