Scenario 7-1: Configuring Route Reflectors

Configure the four-router topology in Figure 7-3 for IBGP using route reflectors with R1 as the route reflector and R2, R3, and R4 as the clients. To reduce TCP traffic among all BGP-speaking routers, ensure that the minimum number of peers exist.

Figure 7-3. Four-Router Topology with Route Reflectors

Figure 7-3 displays a simple four-router topology in AS 333. Also, notice that the Class B address 131.1.08.0.0 is used throughout this network. Typically, in a well-designed IP network, the designer applies a hierarchical IP address design to ensure that all IP address space is used efficiently. The WAN ...

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