Which attribute in BGP is used to prevent routing loops?
- AS Path
- Local Preference
- Next Hop
- Weight
The AS Path attribute in BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is used to prevent routing loops. It's a list of AS (Autonomous System) numbers that a route has traversed. By checking the AS Path, BGP ensures that routes do not go through the same AS more than once, thus preventing loops.
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