building a cisco-feel linux router to enable students learn and configure dynamic routing protocols
Routing is an important concept in networking. Many commercial routers are available, but they can be expensive, not affordable to many schools. The alternative is to turn a Linux machine into a fully functional router. The Zebra suite of routing daemons makes this possible. In this paper, we give detailed instructions on how to design the network topology, set up the network, install and run the Linux router, and how to configure dynamic routing protocols such as RIPv1. By following the steps described in the paper, students will be able to gain real world experience with configuring dynamic routing protocols, and watch how routers exchange routing updates and build routing tables dynamically.
curriculum network protocols laboratory