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350-401 The maximum hop count for EIGRP? Practice Question
What is the maximum hop count for EIGRP?
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255
EIGRP uses a metric based on bandwidth and delay, but it also has a hop count limit. The maximum hop count for EIGRP is 255, though the default is 100.
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255
Why this is correct
Correct. EIGRP supports up to 255 hops.
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100
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. 100 is the default hop count, but the maximum is 255.
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15
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. 15 is the maximum hop count for RIP.
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16
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. 16 is the infinity value for RIP, not EIGRP.
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Routing Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Metric | Max Hops | Algorithm | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIP v2 | Hop count | 15 | Bellman-Ford | Distance vector |
| OSPF | Cost (bandwidth) | Unlimited | Dijkstra (SPF) | Link state |
| EIGRP | Composite metric | Unlimited | DUAL | Hybrid |
| IS-IS | Cost | Unlimited | Dijkstra | Link state |
| BGP | Policy / attributes | Unlimited | Path vector | Path vector |
RIP's 15-hop limit makes it unsuitable for large networks. OSPF and EIGRP dominate modern enterprise deployments.
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