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Routing Basics for Networking Students

Routing is the process of determining the optimal path for data packets to travel between a source and destination in a network. There are different types of routers, including static routers which use manually configured routes, and dynamic routers which automatically adapt to changes using routing protocols. Common routing protocols like OSPF enable routers to share information and calculate the shortest paths, allowing networks to efficiently route traffic even if links fail or change.

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Routing Basics for Networking Students

Routing is the process of determining the optimal path for data packets to travel between a source and destination in a network. There are different types of routers, including static routers which use manually configured routes, and dynamic routers which automatically adapt to changes using routing protocols. Common routing protocols like OSPF enable routers to share information and calculate the shortest paths, allowing networks to efficiently route traffic even if links fail or change.

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Networking 2 Assignment:

Rodney Darrel Rodillas BS InfoTech 3C

 1. Routing Fundamentals:
 - Meaning: Routing is the process of determining the path that data
packets should follow from their source to their destination in a
computer network. It involves making decisions based on network
routing tables and algorithms.
 - Functions: Routing ensures efficient data transmission by selecting
the best path and forwarding packets accordingly. It also handles
network traffic distribution and fault tolerance.
 - Example: When you send an email to someone, routers on the
internet determine the most efficient path for your email to reach its
destination.

 2. Static Router:
 - Meaning: A static router is a type of routing where network
administrators manually configure the routing table to specify the
paths that data packets should take. It doesn’t adapt to changing
network conditions.
 - Functions: Static routing is simple and provides full control over
routing decisions. It’s often used in small networks with stable
topologies.
 - Example: In a small office network, an administrator might
configure a static route to direct all traffic destined for the internet
through a specific gateway router.
 3. Routing Protocol:
 - Meaning: A routing protocol is a set of rules and conventions used
by routers to exchange information and make dynamic routing
decisions. It allows routers to adapt to network changes
automatically.
 - Functions: Routing protocols enable routers to discover the best
paths, share routing updates, and respond to network changes.
Examples include OSPF, BGP (Border Gateway Protocol), and RIP
(Routing Information Protocol).
 - Example: OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) is a routing protocol
commonly used within internal networks to find the shortest path
between routers.

 4. OSPF (Open Shortest Path First):
 - Meaning: OSPF is a link-state routing protocol that calculates the
shortest path to route data within an IP network. It’s based on
Dijkstra’s algorithm and is used for interior routing within
autonomous systems.
 - Functions: OSPF routers exchange link-state advertisements (LSAs)
to build a topology map of the network. They then use this map to
calculate the shortest path to various destinations.
 - Example: In a corporate network with multiple routers, OSPF helps
ensure that data packets follow the most efficient paths, reducing
network congestion and improving performance.

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