SMC Networks AR4505GW User Manual

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ONFIGURING

THE

ADSL R

OUTER

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RIP sends routing-update messages at regular intervals and when the
network topology changes. When a router receives a routing update that
includes changes to an entry, it updates its routing table to reflect the new
route. RIP routers maintain only the best route to a destination. After
updating its routing table, the router immediately begins transmitting
routing updates to inform other network routers of the change.

Authentication Required

None: No authentication.

Password: A password authentication key is

included in the packet. If this does not match

what is expected, the packet will be discarded.

This method provides very little security as it

is possible to learn the authentication key by

watching RIP packets.

Authentication Code

Password Authentication key.

Parameter

Description

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