distance vector

noun

distance vector

noun
1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Networking, Physical sciences, Sciences A class of routing protocol based on sending global state between neighbouring nodes.

  • Distance-vector protocols are more suited to external routing as they don't require a consistent world-view.
Antonyms
link state

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