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Understanding the BGP Origin Code Attribute

March 16, 2026September 22, 2025 by j2sw
Interconnection

When you check out a BGP route, you’ll notice several attributes that help routers decide which path to use. The Origin code is one of the simplest and is often overlooked

Categories Internet Architecture Tags attribiute, bgp, origin code

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