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5.7.7 RIP Configuration
The Routing Information Protocol, enables routers to broadcast and receive information to
and from other routers about which routers it’s connected and the steps it requires to get
there. A router will changes it’s routing table if it receives information it could reach a
specific router faster.
RIP: This field allows the user to Enable or Disable the RIP session. The resulting RIP
session will monitor all network interfaces that are currently available for messages from
other RIP routers.
Supplier Interval: This field allows the user to enter the Supplier Interval timer in
second. This timer specifies how often RIP sends announcements as a RIP Supplier.
(Default = 30 seconds)
Expire Timeout: This field allows the user to enter the Expire timer in second. This
timer specifies the expiration time of a route. When a route has not been updated for
more than “expire” period of time, it is removed from the Route Table. This route is
invalidated and remains in the internal RIP Route Table. It will be included in the RIP
announcements to let other routers know the changes. (Default = 180 seconds)
Garbage Timeout: This field allows the user to enter the Garbage timer in second. This
timer specifies how long the expired and invalidated routes are kept in the Internal RIP
Route Table before it is removed from it. (Default = 300 seconds)