An Efficient Model of IGP for Network-based Communication: A Comparison

Routing is imperative for communication which paves the pathway for data dissemination amongst various autonomous systems. The routing features, functionality, architecture, and algorithm of a routing protocol define the efficacy of data distribution. The argumentation of routing protocol decides the fate of the data packets during their voyage from source to destination. Robustness, stability, and scalability are the vital attributes of a routing protocol. Its behavior also defines the role and features of routing protocol in an intra- autonomous or inter-autonomous system. This study conducts a comparative analysis of several Interior Gateway Protocols (IGP), in order to determine the efficient protocol in terms of multiple metrics. The experimental setup involves the single network topology consisting of eight different networks used by various IGPs. The implementation is performed using Graphic Network Simulator (GNS3). The results vouch for OSPFv2. The findings provide guidelines for selecting the correct protocols for an effective, stable, and scalable network.