ROUTING BASICS, RIP

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ROUTING BASICS, RIP

Why are Routers Necessary?

Sending Packets through the Network

The Internal Elements of a Router

Schematic View of a Router

The Routing Table

Static Routes

Example:

Dynamic Routes

Hybrid Routing Schemes

Classification of the Routing Protocols

IGP Vs EGP

Distance-Vector Vs Link-State

The Role of IGPs

Example: Choosing an Optimal Path

The Link Metric

Example for Bad Metrics

RIP - Routing Information Protocol

RIP - Characteristics

RIP - Characteristics

Example:

Routing table for node A

In Case of a Link Failure

Split-Horizon and Poison Reverse

Triggered Updates

Advantages and Disadvantages

RIP - Message Format

RIP - Limitations

RIP II - Why Was Developed?

RIP II - Message Format

RIP II - The Added Fields

RIP II - Improvements

RIP is not alone! IGRP and EIGRP

IGRP - Main Characteristics

IGRP - Additional flexibility

EIGRP

Author: Iskra Djonova-Popova