Prefix Lists

A prefix list is a sequential collection of permit and deny conditions that apply to IP or IPv6 addresses.

This topic describes the following:

• Prefix Lists Overview
• Creating or Configuring an IP or IPv6 Prefix List for Route Filtering
• Clearing Hit Counts in the IP or IPv6 Prefix List
• Matching Routes on the Basis of the Destination IP or IPv6 Address Permitted by the Prefix List
• Matching Routes on the Basis of the Next-Hop Router IP or IPv6 Address Passed by the Prefix List