Routing information protocol (RIP)

The RIP allows routing information exchange on a NetWare internetwork. The single packet structure defined by the RIP allows the following exchanges of information:

• Workstations locate the fastest route to a network number by broadcasting a route request.

• Routers request routing information from other routers to update their own internal tables by broadcasting a route request.

• Routers respond to route requests from workstations and other routers.

• Routers perform periodic broadcasts to make sure that all other routers are aware of the internetwork configuration.

• Routers perform broadcasts whenever they detect a change in the internetwork configuration.