What RIP Is
Routing Information Protocol (RIP) is a distance vector routing protocol that uses hop count as its metric. It shares routing tables with neighboring routers at regular intervals and is commonly used in small to medium networks.
True Statements About RIP
RIP limits networks to a maximum of 15 hops, making it unsuitable for large topologies. It uses split horizon and poison reverse to prevent routing loops. RIP version 1 is classful, while version 2 supports subnet masks and multicast updates.
How RIP Compares to Other Protocols
Unlike link state protocols such as OSPF, RIP converges slowly and has a limited hop count. For more details on RIP behavior, see the Cisco documentation on RIP routing protocol.
