After applying route-map OUT on R2 outbound to the eBGP neighbor 1.1.1.1, what is the effect on the locally originated prefix 192.168.130.0/24?
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Correct answer: R1 sees 192.168.130.0/24 as two AS hops away instead of one AS hop away..
Why this is the answer
The route-map OUT on R2, applied outbound to an eBGP neighbor, likely uses the set as-path prepend command. This command adds R2's own AS number to the ASPATH attribute of the advertised prefix 192.168.130.0/24. When R1 receives this update, it sees R2's AS number listed twice (once for the original AS and once for the prepended AS), effectively making the path appear longer. This influences R1's best path selection, as BGP prefers shorter ASPATHs. The other options are incorrect because prepending AS numbers does not filter routes, prevent traffic forwarding, or cause R1 to reject the route entirely; it only modifies the ASPATH attribute.
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