MPLS Overview Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is a protocol that uses labels to route packets instead of using IP addresses. In a traditional network, each switch performs an IP routing lookup, determines a next-hop based on its routing table, and then forwards a packet to that next-hop. With MPLS, only the first device does a […]
In this article we are going to talk about different variation of SPF (Shortest Path First). Dijkstra’s SPF is the algorithm that Link State Routing Protocols such as OSPF and IS-IS are using. It has many variations which we will cover them here: CSPF (Constraint Based SPF) CSPF is being used in Traffic Engineering Dynamic […]
In this article we are going to talk about the differences between Distance Vector and Link State dynamic routing protocols. Link State Routing Protocols In order to understand the major difference of Link-State Routing Protocols compared to Distance Vectors, we want to implement a simple network with four routers. we will run one of the […]