Hi folks,
I would like a clarification regarding how IP routing happens between a host connected to a router which is in turn connected to the LAN i/f of a cable modem, and a host which is on the other side of CMTS (internet). I am confused because this is not a regular network of routers with the CM coming inbetween the host and CMTS.
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---------------- | | | | | CM |------------------| CMTS |-------- INTERNET---B | | | | ------------- ----------------- | Etherent port -------------------------- | | ------- | R | ---------Host A -------
I wanted to trace an IP packet from Host A to Host B. Where will the DHCP server for hosts connected to router R be located and also will I be able to run a routing protocol like RIP amongst the routers connected to various cable modems in the cable n/w. I guess that since CMTS is at ISP, BGP would be used beyond from CMTS to outside.
Really appreciate if someone could please explain this in detail. I am having a lot of trouble understanding this.
Thanks, syuga