Skip to content
Packets Down Range
Packets DownRange
by Justin Wilsonj2
Categories ⌄
All topics & guides → Internet Architecture157 IT Operations44 J2 Updates24 Network Engineering Resources177 Network Operations593 Packets Down Newsletter90 Reviews8 Subscriber Content0 Technology & Industry Commentary191 Wireless Networking4
NewsletterPodcastAbout
Subscribe
Network OperationsInternet ArchitectureResourcesReviews

BGP filtering

Using Cisco Prefix Lists Inside Route Maps for BGP Filtering

August 11, 2026 by j2sw

Prefix lists define which BGP routes match a policy. Route maps use those matches to permit routes, deny them, or change attributes such as local preference.

Categories Internet Architecture, Network Engineering Resources Tags bgp, BGP filtering, Cisco, prefix lists, route maps, Routing Policy

Subscribe to Blog

Get blog updates by email. After signing up, choose your topics—including Packets Down Newsletter only.

Signup help and email preferences

Explore the guides

  • Network Operations →
  • Internet Architecture →
  • Engineering Resources →
  • Packets Down Newsletter →
Listen to the podcast →
j2sw.com
A j2 publicationJustin Wilson · j2sw.com
AboutContactRSSPatreonPrivacy

Terms and Conditions - Privacy Policy