the routing table ( forwarding information base ) is the relevant part of the router. routing protocols serve only as one means of placing routes into the routing table. static routes are another means. connected interfaces area third.
all routers will have rules about what to do if there are duplicate routes. Cisco has created a hierarchy of administrative distances to choose between identical routes learned through different means, either protocols or statics. I'm sure other vendors do the same. It is not written in stone or RFC that static routes should be deemed more reliable than RIP routes. routing protocols themselves have means of choosing between identical routes learned in different ways. RIP rules and OSPF rules differ. It's complex, but not overly so. It most definitely is important to understand. HTH Chuck -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jeff Smith Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2001 7:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: two routing protocols in one router? [7:23298] I would say you could run both on a given interface. If routes come in that match, the one with the lowest cost will be placed into the routing table. Jeff >From: "Tan Chee Leong" >Reply-To: "Tan Chee Leong" >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: two routing protocols in one router? [7:23298] >Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 21:42:27 -0400 > >Hi, > >Just a quick one: can a router run two protocols simultaneously? e.g. RIP2 >and OSPF? Perhaps each interface still take care of only one protocol but >the router itself manages two. > >Thanks. > >Cheers, >Chee Leong _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=23369&t=23298 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
