"split horizon" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From split + horizon. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|split|horizon}} split + horizon Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} split horizon
  1. (computing) A method of preventing routing loops in distance-vector routing protocols by prohibiting a router from advertising a route back onto the interface from which it was learned. Wikipedia link: split horizon Categories (topical): Computing, Networking
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