RIP does have its limitations but it is still a venerable routing protocol. Its been around since the 1980s, so has stood the test of time and is supported across a wide variety of platforms, including Windows Servers and both Unix workstations and servers. Run out of routers and need to split a subnet in two? You could use an old server with two NICs and have this speak to your network kit using RIP.  Its clear that more serious admins wouldn’t touch it and it can have a bad reputation but it still does have a place in networking. It is very suitable for smaller networks and its ease of configuration make it a good choice for those network admins with little experience.  It is also an excellent choice for teaching network students about routing protocols as a lot of the structure , such as timers, are used in other protocols.

So here is a general summary of RIP.

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