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Forwarding and Unicast Routing

Protocols
1. Forwarding
Forwarding is the process of moving packets from an incoming interface to the appropriate
outgoing interface in a router or switch. It is a local operation performed using the
forwarding (routing) table.

Steps involved in forwarding:

1. 1. Packet arrives at router


2. 2. Router checks destination IP address
3. 3. Looks up routing table
4. 4. Forwards packet to next hop

Characteristics of Forwarding
- Fast and efficient
- Data plane function
- Happens for every packet

2. Unicast Routing Protocols


Unicast routing protocols are used to determine the best path for sending data from one
sender to one specific receiver.

Types of Unicast Routing Protocols


5. 1. Distance Vector Routing Protocols

Example: RIP

6. 2. Link State Routing Protocols

Example: OSPF

7. 3. Hybrid Routing Protocols

Example: EIGRP

Difference Between Forwarding and Routing


Forwarding moves packets using routing table entries, while routing protocols determine
the best path across the network.

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