This lab demonstrates the configuration of RIP v2 to enable dynamic routing between multiple routers. Using RIP, networks automatically exchange routing tables, allowing devices across different subnets to communicate without manual static routes.
Lab Topology Routers: 3 (Router0, Router1, Router2) PCs: 2 (PC0 and PC1) Networks: 192.168.10.0/24 (PC0 – Router0) 192.168.20.0/24 (Router0 – Router1) 192.168.30.0/24 (Router1 – Router2) PC1 connected to Router2
Steps & Procedure:-
- Assign IP Addresses Configure IP addresses on all router interfaces. Assign IP addresses to PCs.
Example: Router0(config)# interface g0/0 Router0(config-if)# ip address 192.168.10.1 255.255.255.0 Router0(config-if)# no shutdown
- Enable RIP on Routers Activate RIP v2 on each router. Advertise directly connected networks.
Router0(config)# router rip Router0(config-router)# version 2 Router0(config-router)# network 192.168.10.0 Router0(config-router)# network 192.168.20.0
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Verify RIP Updates Use show ip route to check dynamic entries. Ensure learned networks appear with an R (RIP) code.
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Test Connectivity Ping between PC0 and PC1. Traceroute to verify the path across routers.
! Outcomes Routers dynamically share routing information. Full end-to-end communication is achieved without static routes. RIP routing table entries are visible on all routers.
! Learnings & Benefits Understand how distance-vector protocols like RIP work. Learn RIP configuration commands and verification. Observe dynamic routing convergence in real-time. Build foundational knowledge for advanced protocols like EIGRP and OSPF.