RIP (Routing Information Protocol) is UDP (User Datagram Protocol) based.
RIP, a distance-vector routing protocol, relies on UDP to transmit its route updates. It specifically uses UDP port 520 for these updates. Unlike TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), UDP is a connectionless protocol, which means it doesn't establish a persistent connection before sending data. This makes UDP suitable for RIP's periodic broadcasts and updates.
Here's a breakdown:
- Protocol Used: UDP
- Port Number: 520
- Type of Protocol: Connectionless
- Purpose: To send route updates and information.
Using UDP allows RIP to quickly disseminate routing information across a network. While UDP doesn't guarantee reliable delivery like TCP, RIP compensates for this by periodically sending updates and relying on timers to detect route failures.
