To avoid routing loops during busy hours, how might you configure your RIPV1 routers?

Configuring RIP version 1 routers to avoid routing loops during busy hours is essential for maintaining the stability and efficiency of a network. Using a holddown timer is a crucial technique in this context. When a route is marked as unreachable, the holddown timer helps prevent the router from accepting any changes to that route for a specified period of time. This prevents the router from prematurely reinstating a route that may have become unstable, thus helping to avoid routing loops.

By setting 50-second route update holddowns, you allow enough time for the network to stabilize before any new information regarding the route is accepted. This period is typically longer than the default update period for RIP, giving the network adequate time to reflect on the changes. The utilization of holddown timers effectively helps routers converge accurately, ensuring that all routers have consistent routing information and mitigating the risk of loops that could arise from rapid changes in network topologies, especially during busy hours when traffic can fluctuate significantly.

In contrast, options related to update frequencies or disabling holddown timers can lead to instability in routing decisions. A 10 or 25-second route update may result in routers making too many updates too quickly, increasing the likelihood of loops. Disabling the holddown