Weight, like all BGP attributes, is present for EVERY route in the BGP table. So, if the route is sourced from another router, it will need to be assigned a weight. The assigned weight will be 0. (Weight has local-significance only, and is not transited)
So, routes sourced locally will have a local weight of 32k. Routes sourced remotely will have a weight of 0. Using route-maps, you can adjust these weights if needed. As to why it's 32k, I assume it has something to do with the fact that the BGP table is de-coupled from the routing table, and ensuring that routers advertize themselves as the "best-path" as oposed to chosing another BGP route as best. However, this is off the top of my head, I'm sure Halabi or Doyle would have more on this in their books. --Wes Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=38274&t=38191 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
