BGP
BGP Protocol
Detection Information
The following page provides information on the BGP Protocol.
Protocol Description
The Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is used to manage routing across the Internet. Notably, the protocol allows routers to quickly adapt to Internet backbone connection changes.
Full Name
Border Gateway Protocol
Abbreviation
BGP
Introduced
Version 2.88
Port Statistics
| IP Protocol | Flow Percent |
|---|---|
| TCP 179 | > 99% |
Port Reference - RFC
- TCP 179 - Border Gateway Protocol
Category
Networking
External Resources
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