EIGRP has some of the benefits of LS protocols, such as a hello
subprotocol and triggered updates, but its behavior is entirely distance
vector. It still uses split horizon with poison reverse; it does not
have a complete view of the area topology; it does not pass link-state
information between participating routers, it is simply passing along
Distance (metric) and Vector (direction) information.
[BTW: I'm not sure if that's the proper use of the term 'vector', but
I brought that with me from physics classes.]
It's advanced, certainly, but it is definitely not a link state
protocol.
Cisco likes to call it a hybrid for marketing purposes but it's really
nothing more than a souped-up DV protocol.
Regards,
John
>>> "Charles Manafa" 7/2/01 10:17:38 AM
>>>
EIGRP is an advanced Distance Vector protocol, but also known as a
hybrid
protocol, because it exhibits attributes from both world.
CM
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Subject: Is EIGRP a DV or LS protocol [7:10657]
Hi Group members,
Is EIGRP a Distance Vector or a Link State protocol. I thought it is a
Link
State until I read Cisco BSCN book, which classify it as both. Is that
possible.
Regards to all
Adiah
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