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What is Routing Protocol Preference?

Understanding Routing Protocol Preference

Routing Protocol Preference refers to the criteria used by a network device, such as a router, to determine the most favorable routing protocol to use when multiple protocols are available. This preference is typically based on factors like route stability, administrative distance, and metrics such as bandwidth, delay, and reliability. The routing protocol with the highest preference value is chosen to calculate and maintain the routing table for forwarding network traffic.

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