RIP Routing Protocol CCNA Labs & Certification Training
Discover the fundamentals of RIP (Routing Information Protocol) with practical labs and clear configuration walkthroughs. This hands-on course is designed to prepare you for CCNA certification and real-world network routing tasks using GNS3 or VIRL.
What You’ll Learn
This RIP Routing Protocol CCNA Labs & Certification Training will teach you:
- RIP setup:
Configure and troubleshoot RIP on Cisco routers. - RIPng & IPv6:
Route IPv6 using RIPng in medium-sized networks. - Dual stack:
Run RIP with both IPv4 and IPv6. - Versions:
Compare RIP v1, v2, and RIPng; carry subnet info.
- Key commands:
Use network, timers, distance, and no auto-summary. - Topology fit:
Design around network class and neighbouring routers. - Sub-commands:
Apply passive-interface, max-paths, default-info. - CCNA labs:
Practice IP RIP, hop count, and unreachable routes.
Included in the RIP Routing Protocol
Suitable for the Following Careers
Course Content
Introduction to the RIP outing Course
Latest Configuration on RIP
Learning our Topology
The RIP Routing Protocols
RIP Routing Versions
Using the Network and No-Auto Summary Commands
Using the Distance and Timers Command
Using the Passive Interface and Maximum Paths Sub-Command
Using the Default - Information Sub-Command
Summary of Course
OPEN FULL CURRICULUM
Requirements
Description of RIP Routing Protocol CCNA Labs & Certification Training
This course focuses entirely on RIP (Routing Information Protocol), helping students gain fluency in its use for certification and job-ready skills. You'll work through a variety of configurations using Cisco routers and simulators like GNS3 or VIRL. Each lab builds your understanding step by step—from RIP basics to advanced sub-commands—through practical application.
Whether you're preparing for the CCNA 200-301 exam or strengthening your understanding of distance-vector routing, this course delivers the clarity and depth required. You'll learn how to configure Routing Information Protocol (RIP) for both IPv4 and IPv6, manage your routing table efficiently, and control network traffic flow using critical sub-commands like passive-interface, no auto-summary, and others. Despite RIP being a classful routing protocol by default, you’ll also explore how to extend its capabilities for more flexible routing in modern networks.
- Configure RIP and RIPng for IPv4 and IPv6 networks
- Compare RIP v1, v2, and dual-stack routing protocols
- Apply routing updates in simulated network topologies
- Understand hop count and routing metric behavior
- Prevent routing loops and stabilize data packet delivery
- Practice classless routing with variable length subnet masks
- Use RIP commands to reach the destination network reliably
- Build real-world skills for complex networks and exam success
Upon completing this course, you'll confidently implement and troubleshoot RIP routing—including RIP version 1, version 2, and RIPng—using real-world router software and labs. You'll grasp how the distance vector algorithm works, configure RIP with periodic updates and authentication, and manage neighbor routers efficiently. This training ensures you're well-prepared for CCNA certification topics and practical routing tasks.
Who Is This Course For
This course is ideal for networking students preparing for the CCNA exam, professionals seeking a deeper understanding of RIP before exploring more advanced routing protocols, and anyone looking to reinforce routing concepts like load balancing and managing network segments in real lab environments.
Course Instructor
Lazaro Diaz is a network engineer with extensive experience in the field and teaching. He holds certifications including CCNA, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, CCNP, Security+, Network+, A+, MCP, MCTS, and MOS, and has passed the first CCIE exam. Lazaro has taught at institutions like Palm Beach Community College and New Horizons and provided private consulting.
Known for his unconventional and engaging teaching style, Lazaro has taught over 100,000 students worldwide through e-learning platforms and corporate training. His clients include MetroPCS (now T-Mobile), The Florida Marlins, and The Assurant Group.
Lazaro also teaches applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, including MOS certification. He focuses on simplifying complex topics and preparing students for certification exams and real-world job interviews. His interactive and dynamic classes make learning fun and practical, ensuring students are well-prepared for the job market.
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Testimonials
Paul L.
This course gave me exactly what I needed to understand how RIP works. The instructor broke everything down clearly, from how router updates are exchanged periodically to how RIP uses periodic updates and timers like poison reverse and flush timers. Perfect for CCNA prep and small networks!
Tommy G.
I've struggled with RIP in other courses, but this one broke it down in a way that finally clicked. From understanding how the router receives updates to how the lowest hop count determines the best route, everything made sense. The RIPng and dual-stack labs, explanations of rip timers and unreachable routes, and how neighbouring routers exchange information were especially helpful. Highly recommended for CCNA students working with medium-sized networks.
Padma O.
The practical labs and clear walkthroughs made this course a standout. I appreciated the focus on real-world configuration commands and the emphasis on sub-commands like passive-interface and timers.
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