Cisco Systems RV042G, RV016 manual RIPng RIP next generation, Static routing, Vlan Virtual LAN

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Term	Definition
RIPng (RIP next generation)	RIPng is an extension of RIPv2 for support of
	IPv6. (See the information about RIP in this
	Glossary.)
static routing	A static route is a pre-determined pathway that
	a packet must travel to reach a specific host or
	network.
	CAUTION: Static routing is a powerful feature
	that should be used by advanced users only. In
	many cases, it is better to use dynamic routing
	because it enables the router to automatically
	adjust to physical changes in the network’s
	layout.
	Use cases for static routing include the
	following:
	• Some ISPs require static routes to build
	your routing table instead of using
	dynamic routing protocols.
	• You can use static routes to reach peer
	routers that do not support dynamic
	routing protocols.
	• If the router is connected to more than
	one network or there are multiple routers
	installed on your network, it may be
	necessary to set up static routes to
	enable traffic between them.
	• You can use static routing to allow users
	in different IP domain to access the
	Internet through the router.
VLAN (Virtual LAN)	A VLAN is a group of endpoints in a network
	that are associated by function or other shared
	characteristics. Unlike LANs, which are usually
	geographically based, VLANs can group
	endpoints without regard to the physical
	location of the equipment or users.

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