RIPv1 vs. RIPv2

Last Updated : Nov 06, 2012 |
Prolog information
RIPv1
RIPv2
Broadcast addressing
Multicast addressing
Timer-based – updated every 30 seconds
Timer-based – updated every 30 seconds
Fixed subnetwork masks
VLSM support – subnet information transmitted
No security
Security (authentication)
No provision for external protocols
Provision for EGP/BGP (Route tag)