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From: Anoop Ghanwani <anoop@cosinecom.com>
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Subject: AS_PATH length > 255
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 16:39:23 -0700
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Although not too practical, it is possible to have an 
AS_PATH whose length is > 255 (especially with AS padding).
The length of the AS_PATH attribute is limited to 255
because the length field is only one octet long.

What is the correct way to handle such a case?  I couldn't
find anything about this in the BGP-4 draft.  

Thanks, -Anoop


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From: "proto man" <protocolwork@hotmail.com>
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Subject: Local Pref
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Hi,
  Section 4.3) of update message description states
  Local Pref is a well-known mandatory attribute.

  Section 5) states it is a 'required' attribute for IBGP session.

  Section 5.1.5) state it is a well-known mandatory attribute.

  Question : which is it or does a notification needs to be sent
  when LOCAL PREF is missing in an update from an IBGP peer.

Appreciate any answer.
Thanks,
Priya Moniker.

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From: "proto man" <protocolwork@hotmail.com>
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Subject: BGP route selection
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 01:47:32 -0000
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Hi,
  In the route selection algorithm comparing igp cost to nexthop
  comes before determining if one of the candidate route is external
  But i see major vendors have reversed the steps, is this the BCP?

Thanks,
-priya moniker
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