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What is one of the primary functions of a router in a network?
What is one of the primary functions of a router in a network?
To interconnect multiple networks.
How do routers determine the best path for packet forwarding?
How do routers determine the best path for packet forwarding?
By using a routing table.
What must devices be configured with to access a network through a router?
What must devices be configured with to access a network through a router?
An IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
What role does the default gateway serve in a router's configuration?
What role does the default gateway serve in a router's configuration?
In terms of routing, what are static routes and dynamic routing protocols used for?
In terms of routing, what are static routes and dynamic routing protocols used for?
What components do routers use to connect to various networks?
What components do routers use to connect to various networks?
What process do routers use to forward packets to their destination?
What process do routers use to forward packets to their destination?
What essential elements should be included in network documentation such as a topology diagram?
What essential elements should be included in network documentation such as a topology diagram?
What does a statically assigned IP address entail for a host?
What does a statically assigned IP address entail for a host?
How are dynamically assigned IP addresses allocated to hosts?
How are dynamically assigned IP addresses allocated to hosts?
What kind of cable is required for console access to devices?
What kind of cable is required for console access to devices?
What is the primary purpose of path determination in routers?
What is the primary purpose of path determination in routers?
What are the three possible outcomes of a router's path determination process?
What are the three possible outcomes of a router's path determination process?
What software might be used for terminal emulation to establish console access?
What software might be used for terminal emulation to establish console access?
In what scenario would manually assigning IP address information be advantageous?
In what scenario would manually assigning IP address information be advantageous?
Why is DHCP commonly used for assigning IP addresses?
Why is DHCP commonly used for assigning IP addresses?
What are the two key components in a fully specified static route?
What are the two key components in a fully specified static route?
How does a router determine the next hop for a packet destined for a specific network?
How does a router determine the next hop for a packet destined for a specific network?
What command can be used to verify the existence of a static route in a router's configuration?
What command can be used to verify the existence of a static route in a router's configuration?
In what scenario is it necessary to use a fully specified static route?
In what scenario is it necessary to use a fully specified static route?
What is the purpose of a default static route in a network?
What is the purpose of a default static route in a network?
What is the primary purpose of dynamic routing protocols?
What is the primary purpose of dynamic routing protocols?
Explain the significance of Administrative Distance (AD) in routing.
Explain the significance of Administrative Distance (AD) in routing.
What does the routing table store?
What does the routing table store?
What happens during load balancing in a routing context?
What happens during load balancing in a routing context?
How does the Routing Information Protocol (RIP) determine the best path?
How does the Routing Information Protocol (RIP) determine the best path?
Name two dynamic routing protocols mentioned and their metrics.
Name two dynamic routing protocols mentioned and their metrics.
What command is used to display the contents of the routing table?
What command is used to display the contents of the routing table?
What criteria does EIGRP use for path selection?
What criteria does EIGRP use for path selection?
What role do static routes play in a routing table?
What role do static routes play in a routing table?
What is a routing table's role in a network?
What is a routing table's role in a network?
What are the four main steps a router performs when it receives a packet?
What are the four main steps a router performs when it receives a packet?
How do the source and destination MAC addresses change as a packet travels through routers?
How do the source and destination MAC addresses change as a packet travels through routers?
What happens to the TTL (Time to Live) field in a packet as it is forwarded through routers?
What happens to the TTL (Time to Live) field in a packet as it is forwarded through routers?
What determines the 'best path' for a router to forward a packet?
What determines the 'best path' for a router to forward a packet?
Why is it essential to examine the destination IP address in layer 3 of a packet?
Why is it essential to examine the destination IP address in layer 3 of a packet?
Explain the significance of re-encapsulating the layer 3 packet into a layer 2 frame.
Explain the significance of re-encapsulating the layer 3 packet into a layer 2 frame.
What role does a routing protocol play in path determination?
What role does a routing protocol play in path determination?
What is contained in the layer 3 header of a packet that is crucial for routing decisions?
What is contained in the layer 3 header of a packet that is crucial for routing decisions?
In the context of packet switching, why is it important that the source and destination IP addresses never change?
In the context of packet switching, why is it important that the source and destination IP addresses never change?
What is the function of a router when it acts to prevent packets from endlessly traversing the network?
What is the function of a router when it acts to prevent packets from endlessly traversing the network?
Flashcards
What is a router?
What is a router?
Routers are specialized computers that connect different networks together. They use dedicated ports and network interface cards to establish these connections.
How do routers connect networks?
How do routers connect networks?
Routers act as intermediaries between networks, enabling communication between devices that are on different networks.
How do routers choose the best paths for data?
How do routers choose the best paths for data?
Routers examine the destination address of network packets and use their internal routing tables to determine the best path for the packets to reach their destination.
What are static and dynamic routing protocols?
What are static and dynamic routing protocols?
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What information is needed for network connectivity?
What information is needed for network connectivity?
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What is a default gateway?
What is a default gateway?
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What is the importance of routers in the internet?
What is the importance of routers in the internet?
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Network Documentation
Network Documentation
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Static IP Address
Static IP Address
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Dynamic IP Address
Dynamic IP Address
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Console Connection
Console Connection
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Router Path Determination
Router Path Determination
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Directly Connected Network
Directly Connected Network
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Remote Network
Remote Network
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No Route Determined
No Route Determined
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Packet Switching
Packet Switching
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Best Path in Networking
Best Path in Networking
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Dynamic Routing Protocols
Dynamic Routing Protocols
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Hop Count (RIP)
Hop Count (RIP)
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Cost (OSPF)
Cost (OSPF)
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EIGRP Metrics
EIGRP Metrics
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Load Balancing
Load Balancing
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Administrative Distance
Administrative Distance
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Routing Table
Routing Table
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Dynamic Routing Protocol Routes
Dynamic Routing Protocol Routes
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Directly Connected Routes
Directly Connected Routes
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What does a router do when it receives a packet?
What does a router do when it receives a packet?
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How does a router determine the best path for a packet?
How does a router determine the best path for a packet?
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What steps does a router take when processing a packet?
What steps does a router take when processing a packet?
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What stays the same as a packet travels through a network?
What stays the same as a packet travels through a network?
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What changes as a packet travels through a network?
What changes as a packet travels through a network?
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What is TTL (Time To Live) and how does it work?
What is TTL (Time To Live) and how does it work?
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How do routing protocols decide on the best path?
How do routing protocols decide on the best path?
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What is a metric in routing?
What is a metric in routing?
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What are routing protocols?
What are routing protocols?
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What are routing tables?
What are routing tables?
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Fully Specified Static Route
Fully Specified Static Route
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Default Static Route
Default Static Route
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Next-Hop Static Route
Next-Hop Static Route
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Directly Connected Static Route
Directly Connected Static Route
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Study Notes
Chapter 4: Routing Concepts
- Routing protocols are used for directing traffic between networks.
- Routers are specialized computers with a CPU, operating system (Cisco IOS), memory (RAM, ROM, NVRAM, Flash), and storage (hard drive).
- Routers use network characteristics like reliability, topology, speed, cost, security, and scalability to decide on paths.
- Routers have ports and interface cards to connect to other networks.
- Routers encapsulate and de-encapsulate data packets.
- Path determination is a process used by a router to select the best path to a destination. This involves searching the routing table.
- Packet switching is a function used by routers to forward packets between interfaces.
- The process includes removing layer 2 headers, examining the destination IP address, re-encapsulating into layer 2 frame and forwarding to the next interface.
- Routers use static and dynamic routing protocols to build routing tables and learn about remote networks.
- Routers can forward packets to their destination in directly connected network, remote network, or without determining a route.
Chapter 4: Objectives
- Configure a router to route traffic between multiple directly connected networks.
- Describe the primary functions and features of a router.
- Explain how routers use packet information for forwarding decisions (in small to medium-sized business networks).
- Explain the encapsulation and de-encapsulation processes used by routers when switching packets between interfaces.
- Compare methods routers use to build routing tables (in small to medium-sized business networks).
- Explain routing table entries for directly connected networks.
- Explain how a router builds a routing table using static routes.
- Explain how a router builds a routing table using a dynamic routing protocol.
Functions of a Router
- The router is responsible for routing traffic between networks.
- Routers use different types of memory, including volatile (RAM) and non-volatile memory (ROM, NVRAM, Flash).
- Routers interconnect networks using specialized ports and interface cards.
- Routers determine and utilize the best paths to forward data packets.
Connect Devices (Network Addressing)
- Network documentation must include device names, interface details, IP addresses, subnet masks, and default gateways.
- Static IP addresses are manually assigned and are often used to identify specific resources like servers or printers.
- Dynamically assigned IP addresses are assigned by a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.
Chapter 6: Static Routing
- Static routes are configured manually and define specific paths between network devices.
- Static routes are beneficial for security and control over resources.
- They use less bandwidth than dynamic routing protocols.
- Static routes are not advertised on the network; thus, improve security.
- Disadvantage includes manually updating when topology changes, error-prone configurations, and do not scale well.
- Static routes are useful in smaller networks, for stub networks (access from single route), or forming default routes to destinations beyond the next router.
Types of Static Routes
- Static routes are commonly used for connecting to a specific network, providing gateway of last resort for stub networks, reducing routes for contiguous networks (with summary route), and for backup routes.
Dynamic Routing Protocols
- Dynamic routing protocols are used by routers to exchange information about the reachability and status of remote networks to build routing tables.
CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing)
- CIDR is designed to improve efficiency in IP address allocation.
- Routes can summarize multiple networks as a single static route, improving efficiency and scalability.
Routing Table
- Routing tables are files stored in random access memory (RAM).
- They contain information about directly connected routes, remote routes, and network or next-hop associations.
- The
show ip route
command displays the table's content. - The table has entries for directly connected interfaces, static routes, and dynamically learned routes (e.g., via EIGRP or OSPF).
Troubleshooting missing Routes
- Common commands are using
ping
,traceroute
,show ip route
,show ip interface brief
andshow cdp neighbors detail
.
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Test your knowledge on the essential functions of routers in networking. Explore topics including packet forwarding, path determination, IP address allocation, and network documentation. This quiz is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of router configurations and operations.