Discuss the importance of using a routing protocol, and explain its general

Discuss the importance of using a routing protocol, and explain its general functionality. Router Information Protocol (RIP) is a  distance-vector routing protocol, while Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)  is a link-state routing protocol. Either can be used by a router to send  data from one network to another. Compare and contrast distance-vector versus link-state routing protocols. Explain how you would enable OSPF.

Complete the following for this assignment:

• Using the course materials, the textbook, and Web resources,  research distance-vector routing protocols with a high concentration on  the versions of RIP.  
• Use the following questions to help you format your research paper:  
  • What is the purpose of a routing protocol, and how does it differ from a routed protocol?  
  • What is a distance-vector routing protocol?  
  • What is a link-state routing protocol?  
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of distance-vector protocols?  
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of link-state protocols?  
  • What is RIP?  
  • What is OSPF?  
  • What are the 2 versions of RIP, and what are their specific purposes?  
  • When would you employ RIP, and when would you employ OSPF?  
  • Describe what is necessary to enable OSPF routing. 
• Compile your responses to the above questions in a Word document of 3–5 pages. 

Your submitted assignment must include the following:

• A Word document of 3–5 pages, double-spaced, excluding the title page and reference section.  
• All references should be in APA format.  
• You may find that using section headings and bullets makes the paper more readable.