Category: routing

  • Introduction to BGP Protocol

    Table of Contents What is BGP? How is BGP Different from Other Routing Protocols? Features of BGP BGP Packet Types What is BGP? Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) functions as an Exterior Gateway Protocol (EGP) that routes data between different autonomous systems on the internet. RFC 4271 specifies BGP, highlighting its crucial role in maintaining the…

  • IGP and EGP

    Table of Contents Understanding Autonomous Systems Understanding IGP and EGP Interior Gateway Protocols (IGPs) Exterior Gateway Protocols (EGPs) Exploring IGP and EGP (Interior and Exterior Gateway Protocols) In this tutorial, we’ll cover IGP (Interior Gateway Protocols) and EGP (Exterior Gateway Protocols), which are crucial in routing data across networks. We’ll also take a look at…

  • Distance Vector vs. Link State Routing Protocols

    Table of Contents Distance Vector Routing Protocols How do distance vector routing protocols work? Link State Routing Protocols How do link state routing protocols work? Advantages and Disadvantages Distance Vector vs. Link State Routing Protocols: How They Work and Their Differences Routing protocols are categorized into two main types based on their operation and route…

  • Introduction to Routing Protocols

    Table of Contents What is a Routing Protocol? What are the Functions of a Routing protocol? Different Types of Routing Protocols Advantages of Using Routing Protocols Introduction to Routing Protocols: Functions, Types, and Advantages In the last tutorial, we learned about routing concepts. In this one, we’ll focus on Routing Protocols, the rules that guide…

  • Introduction to Routing

    Table of Contents What is routing? What is a routing table? What is Static Routing? Advantages of Static Routing Limitations of Static Routing What is Dynamic Routing? Advantages of Dynamic Routing Limitations of Dynamic Routing Understanding the Routing Concepts: This tutorial will guide you through the basic concepts of routing and routing protocols. We aim…