What Does BGP4 Stand For?

BGP4 stands for Border Gateway Protocol Version 4

BGP4, or Border Gateway Protocol Version 4, is the standard exterior gateway protocol used to exchange routing information between autonomous systems on the Internet. It enables networks to communicate their reachability information, allowing data to be efficiently routed across complex interconnections. BGP4 supports policy-based routing and offers enhanced capabilities for handling large-scale Internet routing, making it essential for maintaining the stability and performance of global network communication.