Dynamic Routing Protocols

Question 1

RIP v1

Answer 1

Classful, no subnetting, max 15 hops
Used within a single autonomous system (AS)

Question 2

RIP v2

Answer 2

Classless (CIDR supported), max 15 hops
Used within a single autonomous system (AS)

Question 3

OSPF

Answer 3

picks the fastest path based on link speed (bandwidth)
Supports large-scale networks with areas (OSPFv2 for IPv4, OSPFv3 for IPv6)

Question 4

EIGRP

Answer 4

finds the best path fast using both distance and links
Cisco proprietary (but now open standard)

Question 5

BGP

Answer 5

controls internet routes using paths, weight, and preference.
Used for internet routing
Path-vector protocol