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Discuss the importance of using a routing protocol, and explain its general functionality. Router Information Protocol (RIP) is a distance-vector routing protocol, while Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) is a link-state routing protocol. Either can be used by a router to send data from one network to another. Compare and contrast distance-vector versus link-state routing protocols. Explain how you would enable OSPF.
Complete the following for this assignment:
- Using the course materials, the textbook, and Web resources, research distance-vector routing protocols with a high concentration on the versions of RIP.
- Use the following questions to help you format your research paper:
What is the purpose of a routing protocol, and how does it differ from a routed protocol?
What is a distance-vector routing protocol?
What is a link-state routing protocol?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of distance-vector protocols?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of link-state protocols?
What is RIP?
What is OSPF?
What are the 2 versions of RIP, and what are their specific purposes?
When would you employ RIP, and when would you employ OSPF?
Describe what is necessary to enable OSPF routing.
- Compile your responses to the above questions in a Word document of 3-5 pages.
Your submitted assignment must include the following:
- A Word document of 3-5 pages, double-spaced, excluding the title page and reference section.
- All references should be in APA format.
- You may find that using section headings and bullets makes the paper more readable.