IP routing

Author: Mahesh Bhatt
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: This book introduces readers to the complex IP routing techniques implemented using Cisco routers. Each section guides readers in learning the basic knowledge of configuring routing protocols. By discussing and understanding the fundamental concepts of IP routing, readers can quickly master and comprehend the concepts involved in IP routing. What is the packet forwarding process? How to maintain routing tables? How does the distance vector algorithm work? What are the differences between classful and classless route lookup? These topics and other concepts are elaborated upon in the discussions on static routes, RIP, IGRP, and EIGRP. The limitations of these traditional routing protocols will also be clearly presented to readers.