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4.2.3. Routing Protocol Metric
If the same protocol has multiple routes to the same destination, metric breaks the tie.
Example: Two OSPF routes to 172.16.0.0/16
- Via Router A: metric 20 ← Selected (lower metric)
- Via Router B: metric 50
Forwarding Decision Flowchart
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