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Data Communications and Networking

Lab 6 - Routing Algorithms


Hani Ragab, Adam Sampson and Zi Hau Chin
School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University

Exercise
Starting with the two topologies that you built for Lab 5, re-configure topology A to use EIGRP
and topology B to use OSPF.
Explore the behaviour of each routing algorithm by removing single links and routers during
operation (no restarting of any devices), and observing the updates using Wireshark. You should
look at the contents of the routing packets being exchanged, and at the effect on the routing tables
within each router.
While you are doing this, take notes on your observations in a document, including screenshots.
You should note which messages are sent for each change you make to the networks (e.g. using
screenshots of Wireshark), and explain briefly why.
Finally, use BGP to connect the two topologies together. Add a single network link between the two
topologies, and configure BGP on the two routers at the ends of the link, so that each topology is a
BGP autonomous system with its own AS number. You should configure the BGP routers to
redistribute the routes that they have already found using EIGRP and OSPF — this means
that you don't need to set up BGP on any other routers, just those at the two ends of the link.
As in the earlier labs, you may like to refer to Cisco's documentation — EIGRP guide, OSPF guide,
BGP guide — and to LinkedIn Learning if you need more background information.
You don't need to write a lot of text — maximum 500 words.

Marking scheme
This assessed lab exercise is worth 10% of your final mark for F29DC.
• A: You've thoroughly tested both topologies, and your document clearly explains what the two
routing algorithms are doing in response to your changes, with discussion of the routing
messages and routing tables. You have demonstrated routing between the two topologies using
BGP.
• B: You've thoroughly tested both topologies, but there are some minor flaws in your
explanation.
• C: You've missed some minor steps in testing.
• D: You've done some basic testing of both topologies but your explanation is seriously flawed.
• E: You haven't done adequate testing of both topologies.

Submission
You must submit a .zip file to the Lab 6 assignment on Canvas, containing:
• Your GNS3 project(s), including topologies and configurations. Make sure that all your
configuration files have been saved correctly (e.g. using the write command).
• Your document, in PDF format.
We will mark the document with you in the lab and give you immediate feedback. You will need
the GNS3 project(s) for the next lab, so please save a copy.

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