| Overview

Routing is nothing more than directions for getting from one network to another. These directions, also known as routes, can be dynamically given to the router by another router, or they can be statically assigned to the router by an administrator. This module introduces the concept of dynamic routing protocols, describes the classes of dynamic routing protocol, and gives examples of protocols in each class. A network administrator chooses a dynamic routing protocol based upon many considerations. The size of the network, the bandwidth of available links, the processing power of the network routers, the brands and models of routers on the network, and the protocols already in use on the network are all factors that must be considered in choosing a routing protocol. This module will provide more details about the differences between routing protocols that help network administrators make a choice. Students completing this module should be able to: Explain the significance of static routing Configure static and default routes Verify and troubleshoot static and default routes Identify the classes of routing protocols Identify distance vector routing protocols Identify link-state routing protocols Describe the basic characteristics of common routing protocols Identify interior gateway protocols Identify exterior gateway protocols Enable Routing Information Protocol (RIP) on a router