unit 2 lP

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 4–7 page word document.

Your submitted assignment (125 points) must include the following:

• A 4–7 page, double-spaced Microsoft Word document, excluding title page and reference section. All references should be in APA format. You may find using section headings and bullets make the paper more readable.

Grading:

You will be graded on the accuracy of your answers and the thoroughness of your RIP, RIPv1, RIPv2, and distance-vector routing protocol descriptions