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What are the types of routing protocols ?
Types of routing protocols:
- Routing Information Protocol (RIP):
- What it does: Finds the best path using the number of hops.
- Where it’s used: Local and wide area networks.
- Key Feature: Uses a distance vector algorithm and limits the number of hops to prevent loops.
- Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP):
- Type: Distance vector protocol.
- Usage: Exchanges routing data within an independent system.
- Noteworthy: Overcomes limitations of RIP in large networks, measures multiple metrics for each route.
- Open Shortest Path First (OSPF):
- Role: Active link-state routing protocol.
- Placement: Interior gateway protocol, used within a distinct autonomous system.
- Common Use: Networks of large business companies.
- Exterior Gateway Protocol (EGP):
- Definition: Primary routing protocol for the internet.
- Function: Exchanges routing table info between neighbor gateway hosts.
- Distinctive: Unlike distance vector and path vector protocols.
- Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP):
- Type: Advanced distance vector routing protocol.
- Use: Makes routing decisions and configurations in computer networks.
- Technical Detail: Operates on the network layer of the OSI model, uses protocol number 88.
- Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS):
- Purpose: Determines the best route for data through a packet-switched network.
- Designed for: Use within an administrative network