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Routing Information Protocol (RIP)

What is the maximum metric in RIP?
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The maximum metric is 15 because RIP was designed for small networks.

RIP update time
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RIP updates are sent out every 30 seconds

RIP update address
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RIP updates are sent out to the multicast IP address 224.0.0.9

RIP Versions
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There are two versions RIP v1 (not used often) and RIP v2 - recommended version

RIP next generation
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RIPng (IPv6)

default RIP administrative distance
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120

In a Distance Vector Routing Protocol, what is meant by Distance?
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Distance is the metric, that is how far away is the destination

In a Distance Vector Routing Protocol, what is meant by Vector?
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Vector means direction, and that direction is the interface it will use to reach a certain network

What is Split Horizon Rule?
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Split Horizon Rule means Do not advertise a route back through the interface it was learnt from (you don't advertise to your neighbour what you learned from them)

Which multicast address is used by RIPng?
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FF02::9

Which port is used by RIPng?
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UDP 521

What are the two default-information options in RIPng?
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originate or only

Command to view timers for RIPng?
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show ipv6 rip

What is the default dead-timer value?
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180 seconds

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