Chapter 7. Routing Information Protocol Version 2

This chapter introduces the fundamental concepts of RIPV2 and explains the changes to version 2 from version 1. We will discuss solutions for discontiguous networks by using version 2, and we will explore today's classless environment and VLSM support. A brief discussion on RIP and demand routing is also provided.

The chapter also covers some configuration parameters in RIP and explains how and where they can be used. Specifically, the following issues are covered:

Fundamentals of RIP operation This section includes the basic functions of RIP, with new additions to accommodate today's environments.

RIP over demand circuit routing This section discusses the behavior for backup solutions that accommodate ...

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