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EIGRP Summary

Here is a list of the most important EIGRP features:

  • advanced distance vector routing protocol

  • classless routing protocol

  • supports VLSM (Variable Length Subnet Mask)

  • converges fast

  • supports multiple Network layer protocols (IPv4, IPv6, IPX, AppleTalk…)

  • uses multicast address of 224.0.0.10 for routing updates

  • sends partial routing updates

  • supports equal and unequal-cost load balancing

  • supports manual summarization on any router within a network

  • by default, uses bandwidth and delay to calculate its metric

  • Cisco proprietary

  • supports MD5 authentication

 

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