EIGRP is an enhanced interior gateway protocol developed by Cisco that offers rapid convergence and reduced network traffic compared to its predecessor IGRP. The document provides an overview of EIGRP features, configuration, verification, and troubleshooting methods, including specific commands to monitor EIGRP-related activities. Key commands such as 'show ip eigrp' and 'debug ip eigrp' are highlighted for verifying the EIGRP configuration and analyzing packet exchanges.