"Routing Information Protocol (RIP) is one of the most widely deployed routing protocols in today's networks. Written by the author of the RIP-2 standard, RIP: An Intra-Domain Routing Protocol provides a detailed and definitive description of the RIP specification and a step-by-step guide to its configuration and operation."--BOOK JACKET. "This book also examines RIP's role within an overall networking context. It presents several different network topologies and discusses the pros and cons of using RIP and various other routing protocols for each."--BOOK JACKET. "Comprehensive, definitive, and practical, this book is an essential reference for network administrators, managers, and developers."--Jacket