SMC Networks SMC7204BRA manual Configuring the Routing Information Protocol

Configuring the Routing Information Protocol

3.In the [IF Name] column, select the name of the interface on which you want to enable RIP. For communication with RIP-enabled devices on your LAN, select [eth-0] or the name of the appropriate virtual Ethernet interface. For communication with your ISP or a remote LAN, select the corresponding [ppp], [eoa], or other WAN interface.

4.Select a [Metric] value for the interface. RIP uses a hop count as a way to determine the best path to a given destination in the network. The hop count is the sum of the metric values assigned to each port through which data is passed before reaching the destination. Among several alternative routes, the one with the lowest hop count is considered the fastest path.

For example, if you assign this port a metric of 1, then RIP will add 1 to the hop count when calculating a route that passes through this port. If you know that communication via this interface is slower than through other interfaces on your network, you can assign it a higher metric value than the others. You can select any integer from 1 to 15.

5.Select a [Send Mode] and a [Receive Mode].

The [Send Mode] setting indicates the RIP version this interface will use when it sends its route information to other devices.

The [Receive Mode] setting indicates the RIP version(s) in which information must be passed to the ADSL Barricade in order for it to be accepted into its routing table.

RIP version 1 is the original RIP protocol. Select [RIP1] if you have devices that communicate with this interface that understand RIP version 1 only.

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