Homework
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 Homework:
I. Using the course materials, the textbook, and Web resources, research distance-vector routing protocols with a high concentration on the versions of RIP.
II. Use the following questions to help you format your research paper:
1) What is the purpose of a routing protocol, and how does it differ from a routed protocol?
2) What is a distance-vector routing protocol?
3) What is a link-state routing protocol?
4) What are the advantages and disadvantages of distance-vector protocols?
5) What are the advantages and disadvantages of link-state protocols?
6) What is RIP?
7) What is OSPF?
8) What are the 2 versions of RIP, and what are their specific purposes?
9) When would you employ RIP, and when would you employ OSPF?
10) Describe what is necessary to enable OSPF routing.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.