EIGRP IPv6 - Redistribution

Redistribution

EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol) IPv6 Redistribution is a critical capability that facilitates the exchange of routing information between EIGRP and other routing protocols in an IPv6 network. In complex network environments where multiple routing protocols coexist, redistribution ensures seamless communication and cooperation between routers running different protocols. EIGRP supports IPv6 redistribution with various routing protocols, allowing administrators to share and integrate route information effectively. Careful configuration is essential, as administrators need to map and filter routes to prevent issues such as routing loops or suboptimal path selection. Proper IPv6 redistribution setup ensures that routers employing different routing protocols can collaboratively contribute to the network's routing information, fostering optimal path selection and efficient network connectivity. EIGRP IPv6 Redistribution thus serves as a vital tool for network administrators to integrate diverse routing protocols and maintain a cohesive and efficient IPv6 routing infrastructure.

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Cisco IOS Software, Linux Software (I86BI_LINUX-ADVENTERPRISEK9-M), Version 15.2(4)M1, DEVELOPMENT TEST SOFTWARE

Task 1: Configure IPv6 EIGRP Redistribution

Step 1: In the configuration mode of router configure 4 loopbacks with IPv6 network address in sequence

R1:
interface loopback 101
ipv6 address 101:101:101:: 101/64
exit
interface loopback 102
ipv6 address 102:102:102:: 102/64
exit
interface loopback 103
ipv6 address 103:103:103:: 103/64
exit
interface loopback 104
ipv6 address 104:104:104:: 104/64
exit

Step 2: Redistribute these connected network in IPv6 EIGRP process

R1:
ipv6 router eigrp 100
redistribute connected
exit

It will redistribute connected network on which IPv6 EIGRP is not sending updates

Task 2: Verification: Step 1: Verify route in neighbors router routing table by following command:

R2#show ipv6 route
IPv6 Routing Table - default - 22 entries                                         
Codes: C - Connected, L - Local, S - Static, U - Per-user Static route                                                                      
       B - BGP, HA - Home Agent, MR - Mobile Router,                                                   
       H - NHRP, I1 - ISIS L1, I2 - ISIS L2, IA - ISIS interarea                                                                
       IS - ISIS summary, D - EIGRP, EX - EIGRP external, NM - NEMO                                                                   
       ND - ND Default, NDp - ND Prefix, DCE - Destination, NDr - Redirect                                                                          
       O - OSPF Intra, OI - OSPF Inter, OE1 - OSPF ext 1, OE2 - OSPF ext 2                                                                          
       ON1 - OSPF NSSA ext 1, ON2 - OSPF NSSA ext 2, l - LISP                                                             
D   11:0:1::/64 [90/2297856]                            
     via FE80::A8BB:CCFF:FE00:100, Serial2/0                                            
D   11:0:2::/64 [90/2297856]                            
     via FE80::A8BB:CCFF:FE00:100, Serial2/0                                            
D   11:0:3::/64 [90/2297                      
     via FE80::A8BB:CCFF:FE00:100, Serial2/0                                            
C   12::/64 [0/0]                 
     via Serial2/0, directly connected                                      
L   12::A8BB:CCFF:FE00:200/128 [0/0]                                    
     via Serial2/0, receive                           
C   22:0:1::/64 [0/0]                     
     via Loopback1, directly connected                                      
L   22:0:1::2/128 [0/0]                       
     via Loopback1, receive                           
C   22:0:2::/64 [0/0]                     
     via Loopback2, directly connected                                      
L   22:0:2::2/128 [0/0]                       
     via Loopback2, receive                           
C   22:0:3::/64 [0/0]                     
     via Loopback3, directly connected                                      
L   22:0:3::2/128 [0/0]                       
     via Loopback3, receive                           
C   23::/64 [0/             
     via Ethernet0/0, directly connected                                        
L   23::A8BB:CCFF:FE00:200/128 [0/0]                                    
     via Ethernet0/0, receive                             
D   33:0:1::/64 [90/409600]                           
     via FE80::A8BB:CCFF:FE00:300, Ethernet0/0                                  
D   33:0:2::/64 [90/409600]
     via FE80::A8BB:CCFF:FE00:300, Ethernet0/0
D   33:0:3::/64 [90/409600]
     via FE80::A8BB:CCFF:FE00:300, Ethernet0/0
D   34::/64 [90/2195456]
     via FE80::A8BB:CCFF:FE00:300, Ethernet0/0
D   44:0:1::/64 [90/2323456]
     via FE80::A8BB:CCFF:FE00:300, Ethernet0/0
D   44:0:2::/64 [90/2323456]
     via FE80::A8BB:CCFF:FE00:300, Ethernet0/0
D   44:0:3::/64 [90/2323456]
     via FE80::A8BB:CCFF:FE00:300, Ethernet0/0
DEX  101:101:101::/64 [170/2297856]
     via FE80::A8BB:CCFF:FE00:100, Serial2/0
L   FF00::/8 [0/0]
     via Null0, receive

Step 2: Analyze administrative distance of redistribution route in neighbor router

DEX  101:101:101::/64 [170/2297856]
   via FE80::A8BB:CCFF:FE00:100, Serial2/0

Step 3: Analyze network type as “Dex” in neighbor router routing table.

DEX  101:101:101::/64 [170/2297856]
   via FE80::A8BB:CCFF:FE00:100, Serial2/0

D EX means EIGRP External routes redistributed by the neighbor router & IPv6 EIGRP external routes AD value is 170