Simulation-based evaluation of load balancing implementation in enterprise networks using EIGRP and OSPF routing protocols

Abstract

The study investigates the load-balancing capabilities of the Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocols in enterprise networks. It adopts a simulation-based approach to examine the implementation of load balancing within these networks. The study explores the protocols' features, metrics, and performance through simulations, focusing on Quality of Service (QoS) factors, including latency throughput, jitter, and packet loss. The results indicate that EIGRP and OSPF demonstrate comparable performance in effectively managing load-balanced networks. However, EIGRP exhibits slight advantages in terms of latency and throughput.