EIGRP Routing Protocol Configuring in CISCO Router (Packet Tracer)
Cisco proprietary routing protocol.
Based on IGRP routing protocol.
Enhanced version of IGRP
Released in 1994
Hybrid routing protocol
Characteristics of both distance vector and link state protocols.
Faster convergence times
Superior handling of routing loops
Improved scalability.
Uses DUAL (diffusing update algorithm) algorithm to select the best path.
Uses RTP (reliable transport protocol) to communicate with neighbors.
Uses multicast for routing updates.
supports IP [both ipv4 and IPV6], apple talk and IPX routed protocols.
Includes subnet mask information in routing updates.
Supports route summarization and discontiguous networks.
Supports VLSM/CIDR.
Supports load balancing across the six routes for a single destination.
Supports trigger updates.