RIP: An Intra-Domain Routing Protocol

by Gary Scott Malkin

Routing Information Protocol (RIP) is one of the most widely used routing protocols in contemporary networks. Malkin, author of the RIP-2 standard and currently a software architect for Nortel Networks, provides his readers with a description of the RIP specification and a basic guide to its configuration and operation, while also discussing the pros and cons of using RIP and other routing protocols for a variety of network topologies. Topics include assigning addresses, security issues, troubleshooting, common configuration parameters, and the OSI reference model. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999