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What is Distance Vector Protocol?

Understanding Distance Vector Protocol

Distance Vector Protocol is a type of routing protocol that determines the best path for data packets based on the number of hops or distance to a destination. It relies on routers sharing routing information with neighboring routers, along with the associated metric (typically hop count), to calculate the optimal route. Examples of Distance Vector Protocols include RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol).

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