Chapter 8. Routing Information Protocol
The Routing Information Protocol, or RIP as it is commonly called, is one of the most enduring of all routing protocols. RIP is one of a class of protocols that is based on distance-vector routing algorithms that predate ARPANET. These algorithms were academically described between 1957 and 1962. Throughout the 1960s, these algorithms were widely implemented by different companies and marketed under different names. The resulting products were highly related but, because of proprietary enhancements, couldn't offer complete interoperability.
This chapter traces the evolution of the various distance-vector algorithms and delves into the details, mechanics, and uses of today's open standard RIP.
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