
Related Terms
BGP is an inter-AS dynamic routing protocol and can be classified into IBGP and EBGP when
running on the router.
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AS: Planned by a technical administration, an AS accommodates a series of routers. The
AS number is allocated by a dedicated institute.
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IBGP (Internal BGP): When BGP runs within an AS, it is called IBGP.
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EBGP (External BGP): When BGP runs between ASs, it is called EBGP.
shows the relationships among AS, IBGP, and EBGP.
Figure 8-1
AS, IBGP, and EBGP
AS65003
AS65001
AS65002
EBGP
EBGP
EBGP
IBGP
EBGP
IBGP
8.1.2 BGP Features Supported by the NE80E/40E
This section describes BGP features supported by the NE80E/40E from the perspective of BGP
configurations.
BGP enables routes to be transmitted between ASs more efficiently and flexibly.
shows the BGP configuration outline.
Table 8-1
BGP configuration outline
Configuration
Objective
Configuration Procedure
Note
To transmit BGP
routes.
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8.3 Configuring Basic BGP
Functions
The configuration is mandatory.
NOTE
This configuration enables basic
BGP functions and is a prerequisite
for the following configurations.
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