Network layer routing protocols provide the communication protocols and algorithms for determining routes to every destination and also for distributing the routing information throughout the network.

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Routing protocols play a critical role in the functioning of the Internet and the services built upon them. However, many of these protocols were developed without security concerns in mind. For ...

The Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is an Inter-Autonomous System (AS) routing protocol currently used in the Internet. The Minimal Route Advertisement Interval (MRAI) plays a prominent role in ...

To view a PDF version of this article, click here. High-availability routing systems are a growing requirement, particularly at the network edge where circuits are terminated and rerouting around a ...

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