What is the maximum metric in RIP?
The maximum metric is 15 because RIP was designed for small networks.
RIP update time
RIP updates are sent out every 30 seconds
RIP update address
RIP updates are sent out to the multicast IP address 224.0.0.9
RIP Versions
There are two versions RIP v1 (not used often) and RIP v2 - recommended version
RIP next generation
RIPng (IPv6)
default RIP administrative distance
120
In a Distance Vector Routing Protocol, what is meant by Distance?
Distance is the metric, that is how far away is the destination
In a Distance Vector Routing Protocol, what is meant by Vector?
Vector means direction, and that direction is the interface it will use to reach a certain network
What is Split Horizon Rule?
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?
FF02::9
Which port is used by RIPng?
UDP 521
What are the two default-information options in RIPng?
originate or only
Command to view timers for RIPng?
show ipv6 rip
What is the default dead-timer value?
180 seconds
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