# static-neighbor > Static configuration of the OSPF neighbors. Required for non-broadcast multi-access networks. ----------- ## routing/ospf/static-neighbor **Type:** Directory Static configuration of the OSPF neighbors. Required for non-broadcast multi-access networks. disabled inactive Name of the area the neighbor belongs to. The unicast IP address and an interface that can be used to reach the IP of the neighbor. For example, `address=1.2.3.4%ether1` indicates that a neighbor with IP `1.2.3.4` is reachable on the `ether1` interface. How often to send hello messages to the neighbors that are in a `down` state (i.e., there is no traffic from them).