What Is EIGRP Protocol? Hands-on Networking Labs
Build real-world networking skills as you explore the Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) in depth. This course guides you through hands-on labs using Cisco routers, helping you configure, analyze, and troubleshoot EIGRP for IPv4 and IPv6 across diverse network environments.
Last update: Mar 2024
Audio Language: English
Subtitles/Captions: Yes
Type of Training: Online self-paced
Caption Language: English
Focus: CCNA Training Courses, CCNP Training Courses, CCIE Training Courses, Networking Certification Courses, Network Training Courses, Networking Courses, Certification Courses, Cisco Training Courses
What You’ll Learn
This What Is EIGRP Protocol? Hands-on Networking Labs will teach you:
- EIGRP configuration:
Set up EIGRP for IPv4, IPv6, and dual stack networks. - Topology table:
Understand how the topology table supports loop-free path selection. - Feasible distance:
Use the best path selection metric in routing decisions. - Unequal cost load balancing:
Optimize traffic across multiple links.
- DUAL algorithm:
Explore how the diffusing update algorithm maintains fast convergence. - EIGRP packets:
Work with hello, update, query, and reply packets. - Routing descriptor blocks:
Interpret metric values and next hop details. - EIGRP redistribution:
Share routes between EIGRP, OSPF, and RIP protocols.
Included in the What Is EIGRP
3 Hours of On-Demand Video
Access on Mobile
Certificate of Completion
Suitable for the Following Careers
Network Engineer
Cisco Administrator
Network Analyst
Systems Engineer
Network Technician
Course Content
PREVIEW COURSEIntroduction to the EIGRP Comprehensive Labs Course
Introduction to the Course
Preview
Basic EIGRP
Advanced EIGRP Configurations
Redistribution of EIGRP
OPEN FULL CURRICULUM
Bonus Lecture - Whats Next?Requirements
Basic networking knowledge
Familiarity with Cisco routers and CLI
Access to a network simulator, emulator, or live Cisco equipment
Description of What Is EIGRP Protocol? Hands-on Networking Labs Training
This EIGRP course equips you with the skills to configure, verify, and troubleshoot Cisco’s hybrid routing protocol. You’ll dive into distance vector routing protocols by managing the routing table, topology table, and working directly with the IP EIGRP topology output. The labs walk you through building EIGRP neighbor relationships using hello packets and tracking changes across the entire routing table. With a focus on real-world scenarios and certification prep, you’ll learn to confidently apply EIGRP concepts in modern network environments.
You’ll set up IP EIGRP for IPv6 and dual-stack environments, configure wildcard masks, simulate multiple EIGRP processes, and fine-tune metrics by adjusting interface bandwidth. The course breaks down EIGRP terminology such as reported distance, next hop router, and loop-free paths, while walking you through EIGRP’s query and request packet processes, multicast updates, and reliable transport mechanism.
- Configure EIGRP for IPv4, IPv6, and dual-stack
- Use DUAL for loop-free and fast routing protocol
- Redistribute EIGRP with RIP, OSPF, and BGP
- Analyze feasible successors and metric calculations
- Apply variance for unequal cost load balancing
- Track neighbors in the EIGRP neighbor table
- Send routing updates via multicast packets
- Review EIGRP routes and routing information
The EIGRP labs in this course were incredibly detailed and easy to follow. I finally understand how request packets function within this enhanced distance vector protocol, and how EIGRP prevents routing loops using the diffusing update algorithm. Learning to interpret routing descriptor blocks and configure backup routes gave me real confidence. I also appreciated the practical focus on static routes and how they interact with EIGRP in complex topologies.
Who Is This Course For
This course is for networking students and professionals preparing for Cisco certifications or seeking deep, hands-on knowledge of EIGRP. It's ideal for those working with Cisco routers in enterprise networks or studying for exams like the CCNA and CCNP.
Course Instructor
Lazaro Diaz
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
Amina K.
This is hands-down the most practical EIGRP training I’ve taken. The breakdown of feasible distance, reported distance, and the DUAL algorithm helped me understand how EIGRP compares to other routing protocols like RIP. I now know how multicast address updates work across an autonomous system and how to identify the best destination network for any given IP network. Perfect for both CCNA prep and real-world application.
Jordan T.
The course does a great job breaking down complex EIGRP terms like routing descriptor blocks, backup routes, and query packets. I especially appreciated the labs on unequal cost load balancing and how to run multiple EIGRP processes across different routers. Very solid CCNA-level preparation.
Lucia M.
I finally understood how EIGRP maintains loop-free paths using the distance vector model and hello packets. The multicast updates and redistribution into RIP and OSPF were helpful, though I wish there were a few more labs. Still, a great foundation for anyone studying routing protocols.
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