Certified - CompTIA Network +

Dynamic routing protocols automate the process of finding and maintaining routes between networks, and this episode introduces one of the earliest and most basic forms: distance vector routing. You’ll learn how distance vector protocols like RIP (Routing Information Protocol) use hop count to determine the best path and how they periodically exchange full routing tables with neighboring routers. We discuss how distance vector protocols are simple to implement but come with scalability and convergence limitations.

We also cover key concepts like split horizon, route poisoning, and hold-down timers, which help prevent routing loops and maintain stable networks. While RIP may be considered outdated for large-scale deployments, it is still foundational to understanding how routing works. This episode prepares you for more advanced dynamic protocols and ensures you can interpret RIP behavior and configuration on both the exam and in lab environments.