From the sounds of what you are trying to accomplish, I'd think VRRP/HSRP would be more up your alley than any dynamic routing protocol. Also look at NIC teaming. Best Regards, -Michael -- Michael Nicks Network Engineer KanREN e: mtnicks@kanren.net o: +1-785-856-9800 x221 m: +1-913-378-6516 william(at)elan.net wrote:
I need to implement a sort-of failover-loadbalancing where systems would receive gateway address from at least two routers (including metric preference if possible). This needs to be done so that no special additional config is required on routers for each new system and for each system all they need is gateway address and nothing else (no routes will be advertised to the router; but for security I'll want to specify that no routes should be accepted). The systems receiving the routes would be primarily linux PCs but will also include several windows and solaris machines. I don't want to use RIP (any version) or proxy ARP. The routers are currently all cisco equipment.
Any suggestion as to what IGP protocol is best for this scenario?