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Routing Information Protocol version 2 (RIP v2) is a distance-vector routing protocol that is simple to configure and ideal for small to medium-sized networks. RIP v2 supports classless routing and sends subnet mask information in its updates, making it more efficient than RIP v1. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to configure and verify RIP v2 on multiple routers.

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Why Use RIP v2?

• Simplicity: Easy to configure and manage.
• Classless Routing: Supports Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM) and CIDR.
• Automatic Updates: Routers share routing information automatically.
• Compatibility: Works well in small networks with limited complexity.

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Step 1: Understand the Topology

Before configuring RIP v2, understand the network topology. For this example, assume the following:

• Router 1 (R1): Connected to Network A (192.168.1.0/24) and Network B (10.0.0.0/30).
• Router 2 (R2): Connected to Network B (10.0.0.0/30) and Network C (192.168.2.0/24).
• Router 3 (R3): Connected to Network C (192.168.2.0/24) and Network D (192.168.3.0/24).

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Step 2: Configure IP Addresses on Router Interfaces

Router 1 (R1)

1. Configure the interface for Network A:
   R1(config)# interface GigabitEthernet0/0
R1(config-if)# ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
R1(config-if)# no shutdown
2. Configure the interface for Network B:
   R1(config)# interface GigabitEthernet0/1
R1(config-if)# ip address 10.0.0.1 255.255.255.252
R1(config-if)# no shutdown

Router 2 (R2)

1. Configure the interface for Network B:
   R2(config)# interface GigabitEthernet0/0
R2(config-if)# ip address 10.0.0.2 255.255.255.252
R2(config-if)# no shutdown
2. Configure the interface for Network C:
   R2(config)# interface GigabitEthernet0/1
R2(config-if)# ip address 192.168.2.1 255.255.255.0
R2(config-if)# no shutdown

Router 3 (R3)

1. Configure the interface for Network C:
   R3(config)# interface GigabitEthernet0/0
R3(config-if)# ip address 192.168.2.2 255.255.255.0 R3(config-if)# no shutdown
2. Configure the interface for Network D:
   R3(config)# interface GigabitEthernet0/1
R3(config-if)# ip address 192.168.3.1 255.255.255.0
R3(config-if)# no shutdown

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Step 3: Enable RIP v2 on All Routers

Router 1 (R1)

1. Enable RIP and configure version 2:
   R1(config)# router rip
R1(config-router)# version 2
2. Advertise the connected networks:
   R1(config-router)# network 192.168.1.0
R1(config-router)# network 10.0.0.0

Router 2 (R2)

1. Enable RIP and configure version 2:
   R2(config)# router rip
R2(config-router)# version 2
2. Advertise the connected networks:
   R2(config-router)# network 10.0.0.0
R2(config-router)# network 192.168.2.0

Router 3 (R3)

1. Enable RIP and configure version 2:
   R3(config)# router rip
R3(config-router)# version 2
2. Advertise the connected networks:
   R3(config-router)# network 192.168.2.0
R3(config-router)# network 192.168.3.0

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Step 4: Disable Auto-Summarization (Optional)

By default, RIP v2 auto-summarizes routes at classful boundaries. To disable this feature:

R1(config-router)# no auto-summary
R2(config-router)# no auto-summary
R3(config-router)# no auto-summary

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Step 5: Verify RIP v2 Configuration

1. On each router, use the show ip route command to verify RIP routes:
   R1# show ip route
R2# show ip route
R3# show ip route
   • Look for routes marked with R (RIP) in the routing table.
2. Use the show ip protocols command to verify RIP settings:
   R1# show ip protocols
R2# show ip protocols
R3# show ip protocols
3. Use the ping command to test connectivity between networks:
   R1# ping 192.168.3.1
R2# ping 192.168.1.1
R3# ping 10.0.0.1

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Step 6: Save the Configuration

To ensure your changes persist after a reboot:

R1# write memory
R2# write memory
R3# write memory

or

R1# copy running-config startup-config
R2# copy running-config startup-config
R3# copy running-config startup-config

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Conclusion

Configuring and verifying RIP v2 on multiple routers is a straightforward process that ensures efficient routing in small to medium-sized networks. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can enable RIP v2, advertise networks, and verify connectivity between routers.

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