BGP
Border Gateway Protocol - Internet Routing Protocol
Routing
Dynamic inter-AS routing
Scale
Internet-scale
Policy
Routing policy control
What is BGP?
BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is a dynamic routing protocol used to exchange routing information between Autonomous Systems (AS) on the Internet. BGP is the primary protocol that enables global traffic routing across the Internet.
The protocol uses a Path Vector algorithm to select optimal routes based on routing policies, AS-PATH length, and other attributes. BGP ensures stability and scalability of the global Internet, allowing network operators to control traffic routing according to their policies.
Technical Specs
Protocol Type
Path Vector
Transport
TCP (port 179)
Applications
Internet routing, MPLS VPN, Data Center
BGP in Modern Networks
Applications
- Cloud networks
- Data Center
- ISP networks
- Enterprise segments
Features
- Path Vector protocol
- AS-PATH attribute
- Prefix filtering
- RPKI validation
Researching BGP
Researching BGP routing optimization and AI applications for performance improvement
Our Research