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Learning path

Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) Foundations

Skill Level
Fundamentals
Duration 3 hours 20 minutes
Updated Mar 20, 2026

About this learning path

This learning path on foundational Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) provides a comprehensive introduction and deep dive into the core aspects of EIGRP. It starts by explaining the basics of EIGRP, including its purpose, operation, and fundamental concepts such as EIGRP Neighbors, advertising routes, authentication, and many others. This learning path aims to equip network professionals with the knowledge needed to manage and optimize EIGRP in real-world environments, emphasizing best practices and common pitfalls.

Your instructors

Nick ThomaeWorld Wide TechnologyTech Solutions Arch I, ATC

Prerequisites

  1. Basic networking knowledge of IP connectivity

What you'll learn

  1. EIGRP Terminology
  2. EIGRP Neighbors Relationships
  3. Advertising Networks
  4. Passive Interfaces
  5. Authentication

Technologies

  1. 1. Foundational EIGRP
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentIP Routing Protocols
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentEIGRP Key Concepts
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    3. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentEIGRP Key Terminology
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  2. 2. Configure EIGRP
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentEIGRP Basic Configuration
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentEIGRP Router ID
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    3. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentEIGRP Passive Interfaces
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    4. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentEIGRP Authentication
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  3. 3. Neighbor Relationships
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentEIGRP Message Types
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentEIGRP Neighbors
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    3. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentEIGRP Timers and Failure Detection
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  4. 4. Hands-on Configuration
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentEnhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) Fundamentals Lab
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  5. 5. Conclusion
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentEIGRP Foundational Quiz
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