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    How does a router decide which route to use when multiple paths are available?

    Asked on Wednesday, Dec 03, 2025

    Routers use routing protocols and metrics to determine the best path when multiple routes are available. The decision is based on factors such as administrative distance, metric values, and specific p…

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    How does BGP select the best path for routing traffic between autonomous systems?

    Asked on Tuesday, Dec 02, 2025

    BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) selects the best path for routing traffic between autonomous systems using a series of attributes and rules to determine the most efficient route. These attributes includ…

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    How does OSPF determine the best path in a network with multiple routes?

    Asked on Monday, Dec 01, 2025

    OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) determines the best path by using the Dijkstra algorithm to calculate the shortest path tree based on link-state information. It assigns a cost to each route, which is …

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    What factors influence the success of IPv6 deployment in dual-stack networks?

    Asked on Sunday, Nov 30, 2025

    The success of IPv6 deployment in dual-stack networks is influenced by several key factors, including network infrastructure readiness, application compatibility, and effective address planning. Dual-…

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