More specific route 1

[Dane0554]

I've read - routers always favor the more specific route.

Does that take precedence over the routing protocol?

IE.. Eigrp has a less specific route, but RIP has a more specific route. Will the router go with RIP even though it has a higher admin distance?

thanks,
Dan

 

[Belushi]

Short answer, yes. Routers choose the longest match when it comes to the length of a prefix. For a detailed explanation, check out this link:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk365/technologies_tech_note09186a0080094823.shtml