Exclude ABR nodes

Updated: August 14, 2026

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Explains how to configure ABR node exclusions to prevent specific nodes from being used while entering or exiting the domain.

Use this task when you need to exclude ABR nodes while entering or exiting the domain to optimize network performance or maintain routing preferences.

Procedure

Open the plan file (refer to Open plan files). It opens in the Network Design page.
From the toolbar, choose Actions > Edit > Node ABR exclusions.

The Node ABR exclusions page opens. The Node column displays the A and Z end. The Exclude node column displays the node that is excluded.
To add an IGP ABR node exclusion:
1. Click .
2. In the Node and Exclude node sections, specify the details of the node and the node that needs to be excluded, respectively.
3. Save the changes.
To delete an IGP ABR node exclusion:
1. Select the row that you want to delete.
2. Click .

The IGP ABR node exclusions are configured according to your specifications.

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