A protocol which distributes routing information to the routers which connect autonomous systems. The term "gateway" is historical, as "router" is currently the preferred term. There is also a routing protocol called EGP defined in STD 18, RFC 904. See also: Autonomous System, Border Gateway Protocol, Interior Gateway Protocol.
EXTERIOR GATEWAY PROTOCOL
Meaning of EXTERIOR GATEWAY PROTOCOL in English
Internetworking Terms English vocab. Английский словарь межсетевых терминов. 2012