ROUTED PROTOCOLS

We all understand that TCP/IP, IPX-SPX are protocols used in a Local Area Network (LAN) so computers can communicate between with each other and with other computers on the Internet. Chances are that in your LAN you are most probably running TCP/IP. This protocol is what we call a "routed" protocol. The term "routed" refers to a protocol that contains specific type of information that allows it to be passed on from one network to another. In the example of TCP/IP, this protocol contains the destination IP Address to which the packet is destined to go; therefore you can construct a data packet and send it across to another computer on the Internet We all understand that TCP/IP, IPX-SPX is protocols which are used in a Local Area Network (LAN) so computers can communicate between with each other and with other computers on the Internet. Chances are that in your LAN you are most probably running TCP/IP. This protocol is what we call a "routed" protocol. The term "routed" refers to something which can be passed on from one place (network) to another. In the example of TCP/IP, this is when you construct a data packet and send it across to another computer on the Internet This ability to use TCP/IP to send data across networks and the Internet is the main reason it's so popular and dominant. If you're thinking also of NetBeui and IPx/SPX, then note that NetBeui is not a routed protocol, but IPX/SPX is! The reason for this is actually in the information a packet holds when it uses one of the protocols. If you looked at a TCP/IP or IPX/SPX packet, you will notice that they both contain a "network" layer. For TCP/IP, this translates to the IP layer (Layer 3), as for IPX/SPX, it's the IPX layer (Layer 3).

ROUTING PROTOCOLS
Routing is one of the most important features in a network that needs to connect with other networks. In this page we try to explain the difference between Routed and Routing protocols and explain different methods used to achieve the routing of protocols. The fact is that if routing of protocols was not possible, then we wouldn't be able to communicate using computers because there would be no way of getting the data across to the other end! Routing protocols were created for routers. These protocols have been designed to allow the exchange of routing tables, or known networks, between routers. There are a lot of different routing protocols, each one designed for specific network sizes, so I am not going to be able to mention and analyze them all, but I will focus on the most popular. The two main types of routing: Static routing and Dynamic routing Definition Routing is used for taking a packet (data) from one device and sending it through the network to another device on a different network. If your network has no routers then you are not routing. Routers route traffic to all the networks in your inter network. To be able to route packets, a router must know the following: Destination address Neighbor routers from which it can lean about remote networks

Possible routes to all remote networks The best route to each remote network How to maintain and verify routing information Before we go on, I would like to define 3 networking terms: Convergence: The process required for all routers in an inter network to update their routing tables and create a consistent view of the network, using the best possible paths. No user data is passed during convergence. Default Route: A "standard" route entry in a routing table which is used as a first option. Any packets sent by a device will be sent first to the default route. If that fails, it will try alternative routes. Static Route: A permanent route entered manually into a routing table. This route will remain in the table, even if the link goes down. It can only be erased manually. Dynamic Route: A route entry which is dynamically (automatically) updated as changes to the network occur. Dynamic routes are basically the opposite of static routes. We start off with the explanation of the IP routing process and move onto routed protocols, then tackle the routing protocols and finally the routing tables. There is plenty to read about, so grab that tea or coffee and let's start!

DIFFERENCE B/W ROUTED AND ROUTING PROTOCOLS

Routing Protocol Routed Protocol

Helps router decide which paths to send Actually sends traffic between devices traffic running at layer 3 (network layer) in OSI model Routes a routed protocol datagram (packet) Routed using routing protocol(s) Allow routers to dynamically advertise and Carry information used by Routing protocol(s) learn and use efficient routes to the destination Types(e.g.): Distance Vector Routing E.g. IP, TCP, UDP Protocol (RIP v1/v2, IGRP), Link State Routing Protocol (OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, NetWare Link State Protocol