This course examines the major functions of a router as well as various routing protocols that can operate on Cisco routers. In addition, the learner will study how to analyze the various fields in a routing table.
Objectives:
Explain administrative distance and the metrics used by routing protocols
Distinguish among the following routing protocols: IGRP, RIPv1, RIPv2, BGP, EIGRP, IS-IS, and OSPF
Use the ip route command.
Use debugging commands to monitor convergence patterns of routing protocols
Analyze routing tables
Topics:
Functions of a Router
Administrative Distance
Metrics & Neighbors
Static & Dynamic Routers
Multipath, Intra- & Interdomain Routers
Classful & Classless Routers
Distance Vector and Link State Routers
Convergence
Anatomy of a Routing Table
Technical Requirements:
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Adobe Flash Player 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
