Router Functionality and Path Selection
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Router Functionality and Path Selection

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What is one of the main functions of a router?

  • To store large amounts of data
  • To connect multiple networks (correct)
  • To design web pages
  • To edit documents

    • Routers do not require an operating system to function properly.

    False

    What does a router use to determine the best path for sending packets?

    Routing tables

    Routers connect devices by acting as a default __________.

    <p>gateway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is NOT found in a router?

    <p>Web browser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one type of memory found in routers.

    <p>RAM, ROM, NVRAM, Flash, or hard drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following router functions to their descriptions:

    <p>Routing = Selecting paths for data transmission Encapsulation = Wrapping packets for transmission Interface = Connecting multiple IP networks Gateway = Default route for network access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Routers can only use static routes to learn about remote networks.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command is used to verify the operation and configuration of interfaces?

    <p>Both B and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A metric is used to measure the distance to a given network.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of packet routing?

    <p>Reach the Destination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a default gateway?

    <p>It identifies the router to send packets to when the destination is not on the same local network subnet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A default gateway can only be set for devices on the same local network.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The best path to a network is the path with the lowest _____ used to determine distance.

    <p>metric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following commands with their functions:

    <p>show interfaces = Detailed information about interfaces show ip route = Routing table show running-config = Current configuration in use show ip interfaces brief = Summary of interface status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in network documentation?

    <p>Device names, interfaces, IP addresses, subnet masks, and default gateways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On a switch, the management IP address is assigned on a ______.

    <p>virtual interface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to forward a packet to the next hop?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Show commands provide limited information on interface configurations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following tasks with their purpose:

    <p>Name the device = Distinguishes it from other routers Secure management access = Secures access and encrypts passwords Configure a banner = Provides legal notification of unauthorized access Save the Configuration = Preserves configured settings after a reboot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command must be used to activate a router interface?

    <p>no shutdown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the best path in a routing protocol?

    <p>The metric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All router interfaces are activated by default.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an optional feature that can be included when configuring a router interface?

    <p>Description</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dynamic routing protocol uses hop count as its metric?

    <p>Routing Information Protocol (RIP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) uses bandwidth as a metric for path selection.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary feature of equal cost load balancing in routing?

    <p>It allows a router to forward packets equally through multiple paths with the same cost metrics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A directly connected route has an Administrative Distance (AD) of _____ and is considered the most reliable.

    <p>0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the routing protocol with its respective metric:

    <p>RIP = Hop count OSPF = Bandwidth cost EIGRP = Bandwidth, delay, load, reliability Static Route = AD of 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command is used to display the contents of a routing table?

    <p>show ip route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The path with the highest Administrative Distance (AD) is selected in a routing table.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of information is contained in a routing table?

    <p>Directly connected routes, remote routes, and network or next hop associations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What entry is created when an active, configured directly connected interface is present in the routing table?

    <p>Directly Connected (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Static routes need manual updates when the network topology changes.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command is used to configure a static route?

    <p>ip route network mask {next-hop-ip | exit-intf}</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A default static route is used when the routing table does not contain a path for a ______.

    <p>destination network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following routing table entry types with their descriptions:

    <p>C = Directly Connected Route L = Link Local Route S = Static Route D = Dynamic Route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following routing sources is automatically added when a route is manually configured?

    <p>Static Routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A newly deployed router without any configured interfaces has a routing table filled with entries.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one benefit of using static routes.

    <p>Improved security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component in a router is responsible for processing data?

    <p>Central Processing Unit (CPU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Routers can only connect to one network at a time.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information must devices be configured with to enable network access?

    <p>IP address and Subnet mask</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Routers use __________ and dynamic routing protocols to build their routing tables.

    <p>static routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the router components to their descriptions:

    <p>CPU = Processes instructions and data RAM = Volatile memory for running processes NVRAM = Non-volatile memory for configuration Flash = Storage for the router's operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of routing tables in a router?

    <p>They determine the best path for sending packets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What operating system do most routers use?

    <p>Cisco IOS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A router encapsulates packets before forwarding them to their destination.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done to make a router interface available?

    <p>Activate it using the command 'no shutdown'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The default gateway is used when a packet's destination is not on the same local network subnet.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one basic task to configure on a Cisco Router or Switch.

    <p>Name the device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A management IP address on a switch is assigned on a ______ interface.

    <p>virtual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following network documentation components with their description:

    <p>Device names = Identifies the devices in the network topology Interfaces = Denotes the connections between devices IP addresses and subnet mask = Defines the addressing scheme for devices Default gateways = Specifies routers for packet forwarding to other networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the purposes of configuring a banner on a Cisco Router?

    <p>To provide legal notification of unauthorized access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All interfaces on a router are activated by default.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command is used to secure management access on a Cisco device?

    <p>The command to secure access typically involves 'enable secret' for setting encrypted passwords.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command provides a summary of interface status and IP addresses?

    <p>show ip interfaces brief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A metric used in routing protocols indicates the longest distance to a network.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of forwarding a packet to the next hop?

    <p>To continue the packet's journey toward its destination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The best path to a network is determined by the routing __________.

    <p>protocol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following show commands with their descriptions:

    <p>show ip route = Displays the routing table show running-config = Shows the current configuration of the device show interfaces = Provides detailed information about interface statistics show ip interfaces = Displays status and IP address information of interfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct sequence of steps a router takes to send a packet to its destination?

    <p>Receive packet, Forward to next hop, Reach destination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'show interfaces' command provides limited details on interfaces.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a metric in the context of routing protocols?

    <p>A value used to measure the distance to a network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of entry is created when an interface is configured and active on a router?

    <p>Link Local (L)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Static routes are automatically updated when network topology changes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which routing protocol uses cumulative bandwidth as its cost metric?

    <p>Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Equal cost load balancing can only be configured with dynamic routing protocols.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command is used to configure a static route in a router?

    <p>ip route network mask {next-hop-ip | exit-intf}</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the show ip route command?

    <p>To display the contents of the routing table.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A default static route is used when the routing table does not contain a path for a __________ network.

    <p>destination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following routing table entry types with their descriptions:

    <p>L = Link Local C = Directly Connected S = Static Route D = Dynamic Route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A statically configured route has an Administrative Distance (AD) of _____, making it more reliable than EIGRP-discovered routes.

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which routing protocol can add routes dynamically to the routing table?

    <p>EIGRP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the routing protocols with their respective metrics:

    <p>Routing Information Protocol (RIP) = Hop count Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) = Cost based on cumulative bandwidth Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) = Bandwidth, delay, load, reliability Static routes = Administrative Distance of 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of route has an Administrative Distance (AD) of 0?

    <p>Directly connected route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Manually configured static routes improve control of resources.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A routing table contains information about directly connected routes only.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the two routing table entries created by an active, configured directly connected interface.

    <p>Link Local (L) and Directly Connected (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Administrative Distance' (AD) refer to in routing?

    <p>The reliability of a route source used to determine which route to install in the routing table.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Router's Role

    • Routers are responsible for routing traffic between networks.

    Router Functionality

    • Routers are specialized computers with components like CPU, OS, and memory.
    • Cisco routers use Cisco IOS as their OS.
    • Routers connect multiple networks through their multiple interfaces, each on a different IP network.

    Path Selection

    • Routers use static routes and dynamic routing protocols to learn about remote networks and create their routing tables.
    • Routing tables are used to determine the best path for sending packets.
    • Routers encapsulate packets and forward them to the interface indicated in the routing table.

    Connecting Devices

    • Devices on a network need an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for connection with the router.
    • The default gateway instructs the router to direct packets to the destination when it's not on the same local network subnet.

    Documenting Network Addressing

    • Network documentation should include device names, interfaces, IP addresses with subnet masks, and default gateways.

    Enabling IP on a Switch

    • Network infrastructure devices need IP addresses for remote management.
    • On a switch, the management IP address is assigned to a virtual interface.

    Basic Router Settings

    • Configure basic settings like device name, secure management access, configure banner, and save configuration.
    • Ensure to configure a banner to provide legal notification about unauthorized access.

    Router Interface Configuration

    • To make a router interface available, configure it with an address and subnet mask.
    • Activate the interface using the no shutdown command.
    • By default, LAN and WAN interfaces are not activated.
    • Optional description can be included for the interface.

    Verifying Connectivity

    • Use show commands to verify interface configuration and operation, including:
      • show ip interfaces brief
      • show ip route
      • show running-config
    • Use more detailed show commands for more in-depth interface information:
      • show interfaces
      • show ip interfaces

    Packet Switching

    • Routers forward packets between networks, following these steps:
      • Send a Packet: The packet's destination IP address is checked against the routing table for a known route.
      • Forward to the Next Hop: Choosing the best path, the router encapsulates the packet with the next hop's IP address, and forwards it.
      • Packet Routing: The router examines the destination network and then forwards the packet to the next hop.
      • Reach the Destination: The forwarding process continues until the packet reaches the final destination.

    Path Determination

    • Routers use routing protocols to choose the best path for traffic.
    • Routing Decisions: Each router uses its own metric to determine the best path.
    • Best Path: The best path has the lowest network distance as measured by the metric.
    • Dynamic Routing Protocols:
      • RIP uses hop count as the metric.
      • OSPF measures distance based on total bandwidth from source to destination.
      • EIGRP utilizes bandwidth, delay, load, and reliability as its metric.
    • Load Balancing: If two or more paths have the same cost metric, the router forwards traffic equally across these paths, improving network performance.
      • This is supported by RIP, OSPF, and EIGRP.

    Administrative Distance

    • Administrative distance (AD) determines path priority when a router has multiple paths to the same destination.
    • A lower AD indicates a more reliable path.
    • For example, a static route with an AD of 1 is more preferred than an EIGRP-discovered route with an AD of 90.
    • Directly connected routes have an AD of 0, making them the most reliable option.

    Routing Table

    • The routing table holds information about directly connected interfaces, remote routes, and the network or next hop associations.
    • The show ip route command displays the routing table.

    Routing Table Sources

    • Routing table entries come from various sources:
      • Local Routes: Automatically added when an interface is configured.
      • Directly Connected Interfaces: Added when an interface is configured and active.
      • Static Routes: Manually configured, requiring updates if the topology changes.
      • Dynamic Routing Protocols: Added when protocols like EIGRP or OSPF identify networks.

    Remote Network Routing Entries

    • The routing table entry includes:
      • Network: Represents the destination network.
      • Subnet Mask: Defines the network portion of the IP address.
      • Next Hop: The IP address of the next router or device on the path.
      • Metric: The value used to measure the distance to the destination.
      • Protocol: Identifies the method used to learn the route.

    Directly Connected Routes

    • When a router is deployed with no configured interfaces, it has an empty routing table.
    • A configured and activated interface creates two routing table entries:
      • Link Local (L): Associates the router interface with an address on the same local network.
      • Directly Connected (C): Indicates the directly connected network and subnet mask.

    Static Routes

    • After directly connected interfaces are added, static routes can be manually configured to define explicit paths between devices.
    • They offer improved security and control but require updates if the topology changes.

    Default Static Route

    • Use a default static route when the routing table lacks a specific path for a destination network.
    • Configure static routes using the ip route network mask {next-hop-ip | exit-intf} command.

    Router Functions

    • Routers are specialized computers, with a CPU, operating system (Cisco IOS), and memory (RAM, ROM, NVRAM, Flash, hard drive).
    • Routers connect multiple networks through their interfaces, each on a different IP network.
    • Routers use static routes and dynamic routing protocols to build their routing tables and determine the best path to send packets.
    • Routers encapsulate the packet and forward it to the interface indicated in the routing table.

    Routing Decisions

    • Routers use metrics to determine the distance to a given network, with the lowest metric being the best path.
    • Dynamic routing protocols include RIP (Hop count), OSPF (Cost based on cumulative bandwidth), and EIGRP (Bandwidth, delay, load, reliability).
    • Equal cost load balancing can improve network performance by forwarding packets equally across multiple paths with equal cost metrics.

    Routing Table

    • The routing table is stored in RAM and contains information about directly connected routes, remote routes, and network or next hop associations.
    • The routing table can be displayed using the show ip route command.
    • Entries originate from local route interfaces, directly connected interfaces, static routes, and dynamic routing protocols.

    Directly Connected Routes

    • Newly deployed routers with no configured interfaces have an empty routing table.
    • An active, configured, directly connected interface creates two routing table entries: Link Local (L) and Directly Connected (C).

    Statically Learned Routes

    • Static routes are manually configured, defining an explicit path between devices.
    • They must be manually updated if the topology changes but offer improved security and control of resources.
    • Configure a static route to a specific network using the ip route network mask {next-hop-ip | exit-intf} command.
    • A default static route is used when no path exists for a destination network.
    • The Administrative Distance (AD) is used to determine the most reliable path when multiple paths exist to a destination; lower AD values are more reliable.

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