RIP: An Intra-Domain Routing Protocol

List of Figures. List of Tables. Preface. Introduction. I. TOPOLOGIES AND PROTOCOLS. 1. Network Topologies. Simple Topologies. Structured Topologies. Complex Topologies. Multipath Topologies. Dial-in Topologies. 2. The Basics. The OSI Reference Model. Names, Addresses, and Routes. Subnets and Supernets. 3. Static Routing. 4. Distance-Vector Protocols. Distance-Vector Basics. Basic Operation. Convergence. First Distance-Vector Protocols. XNS RIP. IPX RIP. IGRP. RIP-1. RIP-2. II. CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION. 5. Configuration Parameters. Enable/Disable. Version Control. Authentication. Default Route. Switches and Knobs. Access Lists. Subnets and Supernets. Horizon Control. Timers and Timeouts. 6. System Configuration. Nortel Networks 5399/RA8000. System Generic Parameters. System Router Parameters. Interface Routing Parameters. Nortel Networks CVX 1800. Router Commands. Virtual Router Commands. Virtual POP Commands. Interface Commands. Cisco 3640. 7. Operation and Troubleshooting. Assigning Addresses. Getting Routers Talking. Configuration of Router AB. Configuration of Router CD. Configuration of the Central Office Router. Configuration of the Internet Border Router. Configuration of the Remote Office Router. Fixing Problems. Routing Loops. Black Holes. III. RIP SPECIFICATION. 8. Basic Protocol. Limitations of the Protocol. Distance-Vector Algorithm. Topology Changes. Preventing Instability. Split Horizon. Triggered Updates. 9. Protocol Specification. Message Format. Addressing Considerations. Timers. Periodic Updates. Triggered Update Delays. Expiration and Deletion Timers. Input Processing. Request Messages. Response Messages. Output Processing. Initial Request. Responses to Requests. Periodic Responses. Triggered Updates. The Broadcast Address. Authentication. Keyed MD-5. Authentication Matrix. 10. RIP MIB. Global Counters. Interface Statistics Table. Interface Configuration Table. Peer Table. Glossary. References. Index.