Disadvantages of Routing
Every type of routing comes with some pros and cons here are some of the disadvantages for specific types of routing :
- Static Routing: This type of routing is appropriate only for smaller network where the network administrator has an accurate view of the network & good knowledge of topology else it might raise some security concerns and complex configuration issues.
- Dynamic Routing: Everything is done automatically by the algorithms, providing less control over the network that may not be suitable for every kind of network. It is also computationally expensive and consumes more bandwidth.
- Default Routing: The path on which the packets are to be transmitted by default is configurable but can be a complex procedure if not defined clearly.
What is Routing?
The process of choosing a path across one or more networks is known as network routing. Any kind of network, including public transit and phone networks, can use the routing principles. Routing chooses the routes along which Internet Protocol (IP) packets get from their source to their destination in packet-switching networks, such as the Internet. Routers are specialized pieces of network hardware that make these judgments about Internet routing.