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IPv6 Routing Protocols Explained with Examples.

What are IPv6 Routing Protocols? IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) routing protocols are next generation protocols that are essentially, components in the functioning of the IPv6 network layer.If you must know; routing protocols facilitate the exchange of routing information between routers, enabling them to make informed decisions about the best paths to reach various destinations in an IPv6… Read More »

Border Gateway Protocol Explained with Examples.

What Is Border Gateway Protocol? BGP is a complex, advanced distance routing protocol. It can best be described as Exterior Gateway Protocol (EGP). It’s been referred to in many quarters as the ‘big dog’ protocol of the internet. BGP exchanges routing information between Autonomous Systems (ASs). Unlike Interior routing protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, and OSPF that run inside a company’s network,… Read More »