Abstract: In order to enhance the students' understanding of the working principle of network protocol, improve their practical and research ability of network engineering, and cultivate the scientific spirit of cooperation and facing difficulties, the virtual simulation experiment of RIP network routing protocol is designed. The experiment includes network construction, IP address setting, data collection and analysis. The experiment can be divided into groups, and the students with strong ability can do it alone. Through the simulation technology, it can provide students with a virtual simulation experimental scene with a good sense of immersion, presence and interaction, create a real learning experience. It can stimulate students' interest in experiment, and effectively improve the efficiency of classroom teaching.

Key words: Computer network, Routing protocol, RIP, Experiment teaching, Virtual reality, Cultivation of talents