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4.2.1. Longest Prefix Match
The router always prefers the most specific route (longest prefix).
Example: Destination 192.168.1.50
- Route A: 192.168.0.0/16 (covers .50 ✓)
- Route B: 192.168.1.0/24 (covers .50 ✓) ← Selected (more specific)
- Route C: 10.0.0.0/8 (doesn't cover .50 ✗)
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