You were just about right, except Administrative distance is used when to different routing protocols advertise the same route. Metric is used as the tie breaker if multiple paths exist within a routing protocol.
Hunt Lee wrote: >Could someone help me get a clear understanding about this: > >I understand that when multiple routes exist in a routing table, the route >with the "longest match" will be chosen. Administrative Distance will only >breaks a tie between two routes of equal length. > >So, what is the "metric" for? When will a router uses "metric" to select a >route e.g. to select a route via Router A since it is metrically closer than >Router B to Router C. > >Thanks Everyone in advance. > >Best Regards, >Hunt Lee >System Engineer >WebCentral Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=38359&t=38353 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
