What Does Routing Protocol Mean?
A routing protocol uses software and routing algorithms to determine optimal network data transfer and communication paths between network nodes. Routing protocols facilitate router communication and overall network topology understanding.
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A routing protocol is also known as a routing policy.
Techopedia Explains Routing Protocol
Most Internet Protocol (IP) networks use the following routing protocols:
- Routing Information Protocol (RIP) and Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP): These provide interior gateway routing through path or distance vector protocols.
- Open Shortest Path First (OSPF): This provides interior gateway routing through link-state routing protocols.
- Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) v4: This provides public Internet routing protocol through exterior gateway routing
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