Simulated comparison of packet transmission over large-scale network: Open shortest path first (OSPF) versus routing information protocol (RIP)

Authors

  • Dzifa Bibi Oppong Author
  • Jojo Desmond Lartey, D.Sc Author
  • John Amoako Kani, Ph.D Author
  • Paul Danquah, Ph.D Author

Keywords:

OSPF, RIP, Routing Protocols

Abstract

An empirical comparison of the two dynamic routing protocols of the Open Shortest Path First and the Routing Information Protocol is presented. The modern large-scale network is known to utilize a combination of different dynamic routing protocols to ensure effective and efficient network performance. It is unclear which single routing protocol is robust enough to perform adequately in a large-scale network topology. This study explored a simulated network environment that compared the two routing protocols in terms of the total round-trip times, time-to-live, and bandwidth values on the same topology. A Packet Tracer simulator was used to create a network of interconnected computers over two optional pathways that consisted of four routers, and the network was linked to two separate local area networks. The two Paths were differentiated by their bandwidths of 1024000Kbps and 64Kbps respectively. The individual routers were configured for the two protocols and subsequently, the connectivity between the two networks was assessed. The evaluation results, indicated by the acquired data, showed that the Routing Information Protocol network gave swifter packet transmission relative to the Open Shortest Path First. The findings confirm earlier simulated studies and yet contrast other similar studies that focused on the intrinsic characteristics of the routing protocols.

Author Biographies

  • Dzifa Bibi Oppong

    Mrs. Dzifa Bibi Oppong is a Lecturer at the Heritage Christian University College, a PhD candidate in Information Systems at the University of Ghana who holds MPhil in Management Information Systems from University of Ghana and a B.A. Computer Science and Management from University of Ghana via Wisconsin University College. Dzifa Bib’s specialty is systems engineering and development with a wide variety of developed applications to her credit.

  • Jojo Desmond Lartey, D.Sc

    Mr. Jojo Desmond Lartey is a Lecturer at the Heritage Christian University College, a computational scientist whose scientific curiosity focuses on computational intelligence pertaining to uncertainties in computational systems and pattern recognition. His methodological research concentrates on developing models to answer questions raised by cyber engagement tensions. He finds techniques to leverage the methods to gain new cyber activity insights. Mr. Lartey completed a D.Sc. Computer Science, Aspen University, Colorado, a postgraduate certificate in Advance Computer Systems Design & Development at Paisley University, Scotland. Prior to Paisley, he completed an MSc. in Industrial Mathematical Modelling at Loughborough University, which he joined after completing his BSc. in Mathematics from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana

  • John Amoako Kani, Ph.D

    Dr. Amoako, John Kani is a Lecturer at the Heritage Christian University College, an educator who offers academic support and career guidance to students from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds. He is the immediate past Head of the Department of Informatics at Heritage Christian University, Ghana. He has published papers in peer-reviewed journals and participated in a number of international and local conferences where in some, he participated as a keynote speaker in two different IT International conferences. He has a Ph.D. and Master’s in Information Technology from JJT University - India and Sikkim Manipal University - India respectively. He is professionally trained as a Data Scientist, Cloud System Expert, and Web technologist. With over 12 years of experience and as the CEO of his own software company, he has provided various IT solutions to several clients. He is an IT consultant with the International Chamber of Commerce and the Ghana Chamber of Commerce. He worked with Apple Shop Ghana to provide technical solutions to device owners. He aims to promote international education and contribute to industry through leadership, community development, team building, cultural exchange, awareness, innovation, and integration.

  • Paul Danquah, Ph.D

    Dr. Paul Asante Danquah is an IT professional and researcher with over 20 years’ experience. He holds a BSc HONS in Computing, MSc in Information Security and a PhD in Information Technology (IT) from the University of Greenwich UK, Anglia Ruskin University UK and Open University of Malaysia respectively. He has various industry certifications, some of which are ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, Certified Ethical Hacker(CEH), Certified Security Operations Center Analyst (CSA), Data Center Infrastructure Expert(DCIE), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Certified EC-Council Instructor (CEI). Dr. Danquah has worked in various capacities over the years, these range from Programmer, Network Engineer, IT Manager, Deputy Director of IT, Lecturer and Research Scientist at various prominent technology companies and Universities in Ghana. Some of these are namely Soft Company Limited (now Soft Tribe), Africa Online Ghana Limited, Net Africa Ghana Limited, Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration (GIMPA), University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA), the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Heritage Christian University College. He has managed several projects and provided numerous technical solutions to over fifty organizations across multiple countries such as Liberia, UK, Gambia and Ghana, he brings an invaluable experience to the table. He has performed vulnerability assessments and penetration test for over 30 organizations in various sectors ranging from government and banks to fintech and utility companies. Dr. Danquah has over 30 published articles in internationally refereed journals and over 15 published conference proceedings. He also has two books cyber security.

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06/13/2024

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Oppong, D. ., Lartey, J., Kani, J. ., & Danquah, P. (2024). Simulated comparison of packet transmission over large-scale network: Open shortest path first (OSPF) versus routing information protocol (RIP). Journal of Applied Science and Information Technology, 1(1). https://csirjasit.org/index.php/journal/article/view/4