Project

Instructions:

Discuss the importance of using a routing protocol and explain general functionality. Router Information Protocol (RIP) is a distance-vector routing protocol than can be used by a router to send data from one network to another. What are the demerits of distance vector routing protocols in general?

Assignment Guidelines:

• Using the course materials, the textbook, and Web resources research distance-vector routing protocols, with a high concentration on the versions of Router Information Protocol (RIP).
• Use the following questions to help you format your research paper:
• What is the purpose of a routing protocol?
• What is a distance-vector routing protocol?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of distance-vector protocols?
• What is RIP?
• What are the two versions of RIP, and what are their specific purposes?
• What are the limitations of RIP?

Compile your responses to the above questions in a 5–7 page word document.

 Compile your responses to the above questions in a 5–7 page word document. Excluding cover page and bibliography.