Routing protocols manage the exchange of routing information between routers to build and maintain routing tables, while routed protocols, like IP and Appletalk, define how data is transferred across a network. Routing protocols operate primarily on routers and certain network devices, while routed protocols are implemented in all devices participating in network communication. There are three main categories of routing protocols: distance vector, link state, and hybrid.

1. Difference B/W Routing & Routed Protocol
Difference b/w Routing & Routed Protocol
Routing Protocol Routed Protocol
A routing protocol is different and is only used
between routers. It makes possible for routers to
build and maintain routing tables.
A routed protocol is a protocol by which data can
be routed.
Routed Protocols are IP, AppleTalk, and IPX. There are three classes of Routing Protocols:
Distance vector, Link state & Hybrid
Routing Protocols are network protocols used to
dynamically advertise and learn the networks
connected, and to learn the routes (network
paths) which are available.
Routed protocols use an addressing system.
Routing Protocols are not available in a normal
computer or a printer.
A Routed Protocol is an integral part of network
protocol suit and it is available in every device
which is participating in network communication
Routing Protocols normally run only in Routers,
Layer 3 Switches, End devices (firewalls) or
Network Servers with Network Operating Systems.
Example: Routers, Switches, Computers, Server
etc.
Routing Protocols just concern about the Router. Routed Protocols just concern about the mode of
data transfer and also include the Source &
Destination Address.
It’s about the Path. It’s about the Data.
Example:
IP RIP, IGRP, OSPF, EIGRP
IPX RIP, NLSP, EIGRP
AppleTalk RMTP, AURP, EIGRP