The simplest configuration that combines DECnet-Plus link state subnetworks connected to DECnet Phase IV routing vector subnetworks is one in which only two subnetworks are connected, with only one area in each subnetwork. For example: +----------+ Interphase +--------------+ |Link State| Link circuit|Routing Vector| |L2 router |- - - - - - -|L2 router | |in Area 1 | |in Area 2 | +----------+ +--------------+ In this case, no interphase links are required, since adjacent areas will automatically configure to each other. If either subnetwork contains more than one area, or if multiple subnetworks are interconnected, then interphase links must be created to provide routing information about the non-adjacent areas.