Lab 37: Debugging and Verifying RIP version 2 Updates
Lab Objective:
The objective of this lab exercise is for you to learn and understand how RIPv2 updates are sent. Unlike RIPv1, RIPv2 sends updates using Multicast.
Lab Purpose:
RIPv2 update debugging is a fundamental skill. By default, RIPv2 sends updates via Multicast. You can use debugging commands to troubleshoot network and routing problems. As a Cisco engineer, as well as in the Cisco CCNA exam, you will be expected to know how to verify RIPv2 updates using debugging commands.
Certification Level:
This lab is suitable for CCNA certification exam preparation
Lab Difficulty:
This lab has a difficulty rating of 7/10
Readiness Assessment:
When you are ready for your certification exam, you should complete this lab in no more than 10 minutes
Lab Topology:
Please use the following topology to complete this lab exercise:
Task 1:
This lab will only use 2 routers. Configure the hostnames on routers R1 and R2 as illustrated in the topology.
Task 2:
Configure a back-to-back Serial connection between R1 and R2. Configure the DCE interface Serial0/0 in R2 to provide clocking to R1 at a clock speed of 2Mbps.
Task 3:
Configure IP addresses 192.168.0.1/30 and 192.168.0.2/30 on R1 and R2 Serial0/0 interfaces respectively. Configure the Loopback interfaces on R1 with the IP addresses illustrated in the topology.
Task 4:
Enable RIPv2 for the Serial0/0 interface on R2 and the Serial 0/0 and Loopback interfaces on R1.
Task 5:
Enable debugging on R1 and R2 and verify that RIPv2 updates are being sent out of all RIPv2-enabled networks. Keep in mind that by default RIP sends updates every 30 seconds, so you will typically see updates within that time frame. Familiarize yourself with the output of the debugs. Be sure to disable debugging when done.