NOTE This topic is not included in the latest version of the CCNA exam (200-301). If you are studying for the exam feel free to skip this article. Consider the following example network with RIP turned on: The RIP Read More …
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Configuring RIPv2
NOTE This topic is not included in the latest version of the CCNA exam (200-301). If you are studying for the exam feel free to skip this article. Configuring RIPv2 is a pretty straightforward process. Only three steps are Read More …
RIP overview
NOTE This topic is not included in the latest version of the CCNA exam (200-301). If you are studying for the exam feel free to skip this article. RIP (Routing Information Protocol) is one of the oldest distance vector Read More …
Routing protocols
Dynamic routes are routes learned via routing protocols. Routing protocols are configured on routers with the purpose of exchanging routing information. There are many benefits of using routing protocols in your network, such as: unlike static routing, you don’t need Read More …
Administrative distance & metric
Administrative distance A network can use more than one routing protocol, and routers on the network can learn about a route from multiple sources. Routers need to find a way to select a better path when there are multiple paths Read More …
Connected, static & dynamic routes
Let’s explain the types of routes that can be found in a router’s routing table. Connected routes Subnets directly connected to a router’s interface are added to the router’s routing table. Interface has to have an IP address configured and Read More …
What is IP routing?
IP routing is the process of sending packets from a host on one network to another host on a different remote network. This process is usually done by routers. Routers examine the destination IP address of a packet , determine Read More …
Backing up IOS configuration
It is always a good idea to have a backup copy of the configuration of your IOS device. IOS configurations are usually copied to a TFTP server using the copy command. You can backup both the startup configuration and the running Read More …
IOS boot sequence
The IOS boot sequence is a process performed after an Cisco IOS device is powered on. The IOS device performs a power-on self-test (POST) to test its hardware components and choose an IOS image to load. The boot sequence consists of Read More …
Pipe character in IOS
IOS supports the use of the pipe character (represented with the | character) to filter the output of the show and more commands. The pipe function takes the output of the command and sends it to another function, such as begin or Read More …