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Glossary Term BGP MED

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What is BGP MED?

BGP MED (Border Gateway Protocol Multi-Exit Discriminator) is an attribute that influences incoming traffic routing decisions by indicating the preferred exit point for traffic leaving an Autonomous System.

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Understanding BGP MED

BGP MED (Border Gateway Protocol Multi-Exit Discriminator) is an attribute used in BGP routing to influence inbound traffic. It is a metric that helps BGP routers to select the best path when multiple exit points are available. BGP routers use the MED attribute to determine the preferred route for incoming traffic based on the lowest MED value.

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