Explanation of Network Convergence

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SUMMARY

When a network topology change occurs that affects routing tables on routers, communication between routed locations may be disrupted. Thus it is important for a network to maintain a converged state.


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Convergence is the process of communicating changes in network topology and recomputing routes based on the changes. A network where all maintained routes are current and accurate is said to be in a converged state.

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