Comprehensive Analysis of Dynamic Routing Protocols in Computer Networks

In the field of computer networking, a routing protocol specifies how routers communicate to select the most effective route for information or data transfer between computer nodes. This paper discusses the routing process and looks at a generic classification of routing protocols. It also summarizes the features of some of the most significant protocols like RIP, OSPF, IS-IS, IGRP, EIGRP and BGP, while comparing their individual functioning. Keywords— Routing Protocols, Autonomous Systems (AS), RIP, BGP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, Dynamic Routing