Routing Information Protocol Version 2 – RIPv2. RIPv2 is a classless, distance vector routing protocol as defined in RFC 1723. Being a classless routing protocol, means, it includes the subnet mask with the network addresses in its routing updates. As with other classless routing protocols, RIPv2 supports CIDR supernets, VLSM and discontiguous networks. Due to the deficiencies of RIPv1, RIP version 2 (RIPv2) was developed in… Read More »
What is SNMP? SNMP is an application layer protocol that provides a message format for communication between what are termed managers and agents on a network. The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a widely used protocol for network management. It enables the monitoring and management of network devices like routers, switches, and servers from a central location. It uses a… Read More »
What is Static Route? Static routing is when network administrators manually add or configure routes on each router interface with IP addresses. This can be a challenging task, particularly in the management of large networks. Dynamic routing protocols, on the other hand, automate the process of updating routing tables and exchanging route information between routers. This can greatly… Read More »
What is Static and Dynamic NAT? Both static and dynamic NAT require that enough public addresses are available to satisfy the total number of simultaneous user sessions. What is Static NAT Static NAT also called inbound mapping, is the process of mapping an unregistered IP address to a registered IP address on a one-to-one basis. The unregistered or… Read More »
How Is Root Port Selected on a Switch? The concept of a “Root Port” falls in the operational area of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) , particularly in Ethernet networks using switches. STP is a network protocol designed to prevent loop formation in networks with redundant paths. Within the context of STP, the Root Port plays a crucial… Read More »
