Routing Information Protocol (RIP) is a distance vector protocol that uses hop count as its primary metric. RIP defines how routers should share information when moving traffic among an interconnected ...

What is a split horizon? Split horizon is a method used by distance vector protocols to prevent network routing loops. The basic principle is simple: Never send routing information back in the ...

On the original RIP specification there was no mechanism to authenticate the routing updates you received through RIP. That meant a hacker could plug in a rogue router, and begin advertising RIP ...