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Performance Analysis RIP OSPF

This project analyzes the performance of Routing Information Protocol (RIP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) in a simulated network environment, focusing on convergence time, bandwidth usage, and routing efficiency. Using Cisco Packet Tracer, the study aims to provide insights for network administrators on the appropriate routing protocol for different network conditions. The findings will highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each protocol, guiding network design decisions.

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Performance Analysis RIP OSPF

This project analyzes the performance of Routing Information Protocol (RIP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) in a simulated network environment, focusing on convergence time, bandwidth usage, and routing efficiency. Using Cisco Packet Tracer, the study aims to provide insights for network administrators on the appropriate routing protocol for different network conditions. The findings will highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each protocol, guiding network design decisions.

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Performance Analysis of RIP vs.

OSPF Protocols

Abstract

In the realm of computer networking, routing protocols play a critical role in determining how data

packets travel from source to destination across a network.

Among the various protocols available, Routing Information Protocol (RIP) and Open Shortest Path

First (OSPF) are two of the most commonly used. This project seeks

to conduct a performance analysis of these two protocols, focusing on key metrics such as

convergence time, bandwidth usage, and routing efficiency.

The network is simulated using Cisco Packet Tracer to replicate real-world conditions, with both RIP

and OSPF being configured on the same topology.

By comparing the performance of these protocols, the project aims to provide valuable insights for

network administrators in choosing the appropriate routing

protocol for their specific network environments.

1. Introduction

As computer networks grow in size and complexity, the choice of routing protocols becomes

increasingly crucial in determining network performance.

Routing protocols define how routers communicate with each other, sharing information that allows

them to select the best possible paths for data packets.

Two widely adopted protocols for this purpose are the Routing Information Protocol (RIP) and the

Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol.

RIP, one of the oldest distance-vector routing protocols, employs hop count as the primary metric for

determining the best path. While it is simple to configure


and ideal for small networks, its limited scalability and reliance on periodic updates make it

inefficient for larger, more dynamic networks. On the other hand,

OSPF is a link-state routing protocol that uses the Dijkstra algorithm to calculate the shortest path

based on multiple metrics, making it suitable for large and

complex networks. Unlike RIP, OSPF only sends updates when changes occur, improving its

bandwidth efficiency and convergence time.

This project aims to simulate both RIP and OSPF protocols within a network topology and analyze

their performance based on key metrics. The analysis will help

identify which protocol is more efficient under different network conditions, providing a useful guide

for network design decisions.

2. Literature Review

Routing protocols have evolved significantly over the past few decades, with early protocols like RIP

laying the foundation for modern networking.

Introduced in 1988 as part of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) standards, RIP is a simple

distance-vector protocol that broadcasts the entire routing table

to neighboring routers at regular intervals. RIP's primary limitation is its reliance on hop count, where

each router hop is assigned a value of one, and routes with fewer hops are preferred.

This simplicity, however, limits RIP's scalability, as the maximum hop count is capped at 15, making

it unsuitable for larger networks.

As networks grew in size and complexity, the need for more efficient and scalable protocols became

apparent. In response, the IETF introduced OSPF in 1989.

Unlike RIP, OSPF is a link-state protocol that calculates the shortest path to each destination based

on the state of the network's links. By maintaining a map of the entire network,
OSPF can make more informed routing decisions and is not constrained by hop count limitations.

OSPF also supports hierarchical network design through areas, allowing for better

control over large-scale network traffic.

3. Objective of the Project

The primary objective of this project is to compare the performance of RIP and OSPF routing

protocols in a simulated network environment.

The following metrics will be analyzed:

1. Convergence Time: The time it takes for the network to stabilize after a topology change.

2. Bandwidth Usage: The amount of network bandwidth consumed by routing protocol updates.

3. Routing Efficiency: The ability of the protocol to find the optimal path between two endpoints.

Through these comparisons, the project will provide insights into the relative strengths and

weaknesses of each protocol,

offering recommendations on the best use cases for each.

4. Network Design and Simulation Tools

4.1 Network Topology for RIP

The RIP network topology is designed with three routers connected through serial interfaces. Each

router is further connected to a switch, which links to multiple PCs.

RIP is configured on each router, with each router advertising its directly connected networks. This

topology will allow us to observe how RIP handles routing updates

and convergence in a simple multi-router network.

4.2 Network Topology for OSPF


The OSPF topology mirrors the RIP topology but with OSPF configured instead. Each router is

assigned to a unique OSPF area, allowing us to evaluate OSPF's hierarchical capabilities

and compare its performance against RIP in terms of routing efficiency, bandwidth usage, and

convergence time.

4.3 Tools Used

For this project, the following simulation tools will be used:

- Cisco Packet Tracer: A network simulation tool that allows the configuration of various routing

protocols like RIP and OSPF. Packet Tracer provides detailed statistics

on network performance, which will be used to analyze key metrics.

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