Static Routing Overview
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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of static routing?

  • Known data path
  • Uses less bandwidth
  • Better security
  • Automatically learns routes (correct)
  • Static routes use more CPU cycles than dynamic routing protocols.

    False

    Name one disadvantage of static routing.

    Requires manual configuration

    Static routes are entered into the route table ___.

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

    Which type of static route provides a backup connection?

    <p>Floating static route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of static routes with their purposes:

    <p>Static route = Manually enters routes Default route = Sends traffic for unknown destinations Summary route = Reduces routing table updates Floating static route = Provides backup connectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Static routes are advertised over the network.

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

    What is the purpose of a default static route?

    <p>To route traffic for destinations that are not listed in the routing table.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of static routing?

    <p>Scales well with growing networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Static routing is ideal for large networks that frequently change.

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

    What is a stub network?

    <p>A network accessed by a single route with no other neighbors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A default static route uses the destination IP address of ________ to match all packets.

    <p>0.0.0.0/0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it appropriate to use static routing?

    <p>In a small network not expected to grow significantly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of static routes with their descriptions:

    <p>Standard Static Route = Connects to a specific network Default Static Route = Matches all packets Summary Static Route = Reduces number of routes advertised Backup Static Route = Provides an alternative route if primary fails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An administrator is required to maintain static routing in changing networks.

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

    What is one application of static routes?

    <p>To provide a Gateway of Last Resort for a stub network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default administrative distance of static routes?

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

    A static route is entered in the routing table even if the exit interface is not in the routing table.

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

    What is the purpose of a default route in a routing table?

    <p>To forward packets when there is no more specific match.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A floating static route can be configured to back up a main link by manipulating its __________.

    <p>administrative value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following routing concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Static Route = Entered based on next-hop IP resolution Default Route = Configured with 0.0.0.0 network address Summary Route = Combines multiple static routes Floating Static Route = Backs up a main link by adjusting distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a static route with a multi-access interface?

    <p>To explicitly identify the next hop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The command 'show ip route' is NOT useful for verifying static routes.

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

    What is route summarization?

    <p>The process of advertising a contiguous set of addresses as a single address with a less-specific subnet mask.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A default static route is also known as a ______ route.

    <p>gateway of last resort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following commands with their purposes:

    <p>show ip route = Displays the routing table ping = Tests connectivity traceroute = Shows the path to a destination show ip route static = Displays only static routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic defines a floating static route?

    <p>It has an administrative distance greater than that of another route.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The administrative distance of a static route can be decreased to make it more desirable than another static route.

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

    What must be true about the next hop in a static route?

    <p>The next hop must be directly connected to the specified exit interface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the preferred route is lost in a network using floating static routes?

    <p>Traffic is sent through the floating static route.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A static route can only be configured with a next-hop IP address.

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

    What command can be used to verify the routing table for static routes?

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

    On point-to-point serial links, it is usually more efficient to configure the static route with an ______.

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

    Match the static routing concepts to their definitions:

    <p>Floating Static Route = Takes over when preferred route fails Next-hop IP Address = The IP address of the next router to send traffic to Exit Interface = The interface used to send out packets Traceroute = Command to follow the path of packets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command would be least likely to help troubleshoot static and default route issues?

    <p>format disk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is not necessary to use a traceroute command to see traffic flow out the backup route after switching routes.

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

    List one common IOS troubleshooting command used for routing issues.

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

    What is the default administrative distance of static routes?

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

    A static route is included in the routing table if the exit interface is not in the routing table.

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

    What type of static route is configured with a 0.0.0.0 network address?

    <p>default route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A floating static route can be configured to back up a main link by adjusting its ______.

    <p>administrative distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following routing concepts with their definitions:

    <p>Static Route = A manually configured route that does not change unless altered by an administrator Default Route = A route that matches all packets when no other route is more specific Floating Static Route = A static route with an administrative distance that is greater than the primary route Summary Route = A single route that represents multiple routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one advantage of static routing?

    <p>Static routes provide better security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Static routing automatically learns remote routes using a dynamic routing protocol.

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

    What type of static route provides a backup connection?

    <p>floating static route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Static routes use less ________ than dynamic routing protocols.

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

    Match the following types of static routes with their purposes:

    <p>Default Static Route = Matches all packets Floating Static Route = Provides backup connection Summary Static Route = Reduces routing table size Standard Static Route = Routes to a specific destination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a purpose of a summary static route?

    <p>To reduce the number of routing table updates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Static routes do not consume CPU cycles for calculations.

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

    What should be true about the next hop in a static route?

    <p>It must be reachable or valid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a floating static route?

    <p>To provide a backup path in case a primary route fails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A floating static route has a lower administrative distance than the primary route.

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

    What command is used to configure a static route in Cisco IOS?

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

    In a fully specified static route, both the next-hop IP address and the __________ must be specified.

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

    Match the following types of static routes with their characteristics:

    <p>Floating Static Route = Provides backup to a primary route Next-hop Route = Only next-hop IP address specified Directly Connected Static Route = Only router exit interface specified Fully Specified Static Route = Both next-hop IP address and exit interface specified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of static route is configured using only the router exit interface?

    <p>Directly Connected Static Route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A next-hop route requires both an IP address and an exit interface to be configured.

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

    What happens when the primary static route fails in a network that uses floating static routes?

    <p>The floating static route is used as a backup.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of route summarization?

    <p>To advertise a contiguous set of addresses as a single address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A floating static route has a lower administrative distance than another static route.

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

    What happens when the primary route is lost in a network using floating static routes?

    <p>The floating static route will take effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command can be used to verify a static route?

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

    A default static route is used when the destination IP address is set to ________.

    <p>0.0.0.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Floating static routes are primarily used to provide backup routes.

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

    Match the following commands with their purpose:

    <p>show ip route = Displays the routing table ping = Tests connectivity to a host traceroute = Identifies the route taken to reach a destination show ip route static = Displays static routes in the routing table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command is used to verify if the routing table is utilizing the floating static route?

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

    Which command is NOT useful for verifying static routes?

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

    To test the floating static route, you should first use a ______ command to verify the current routing table.

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

    In a static route, the next hop must be directly connected to the specified exit interface.

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

    Match the following troubleshooting commands with their purposes:

    <p>ping = Check connectivity with a specific IP address traceroute = Trace the path packets take to a destination show ip interface brief = Display the status of interfaces show cdp neighbors detail = Show details of discovered devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about configuring static routes is true?

    <p>Static routes can use both next-hop IP addresses and exit interfaces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define route summarization.

    <p>The process of advertising a contiguous set of addresses as a single address with a less-specific subnet mask.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A floating static route is ignored if the preferred route is still active.

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

    What troubleshooting command would you use to follow the traffic flow out the primary route?

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

    Study Notes

    Static Routing

    • Static routes are manually configured entries in a router's routing table, specifying the path for data to reach a network.
    • Dynamic routing protocols automatically learn and update routes based on network changes.

    Static Routing Advantages

    • Enhanced security since routes are not advertised on the network.
    • Reduced bandwidth usage compared to dynamic routing protocols.
    • Predictable path for data transmission, as the route remains static.

    Static Routing Disadvantages

    • Requires manual configuration and maintenance.
    • Error-prone configuration, especially within larger networks.
    • Manual intervention is necessary to adapt to changing network conditions.
    • Poor scalability due to increased maintenance demands with network growth.
    • Requires comprehensive knowledge of the entire network for efficient implementation.

    When to Use Static Routing

    • In smaller networks where growth is limited, static routing simplifies table maintenance.
    • Routing to and from stub networks, which are networks accessed through a single route with no other neighbors.
    • Utilizing a single default route to represent any network without a more specific match in the routing table.

    Types of Static Routes

    • Standard Static Route : A standard static route directly connects to a network.
    • Default Static Route : Matches all packets, offering a gateway of last resort for networks without a specific route in the table.
    • Summary Static Route : Reduces the number of advertised routes by summarizing several connected networks as a single route.
    • Floating Static Route : Creates a backup connection for a primary route, ensuring traffic can flow if the primary route fails.

    Configuring Static Routes

    • Verify Static Route:

      • show ip route: Displays all routes in the routing table.
      • show ip route static: Displays only static routes in the table.
      • show ip route network: Show routes for specific networks.
    • Default Static Route:

      • Configure with 0.0.0.0/0 as the destination IP address.

    Route Summarization

    • Aggregates contiguous IP addresses into a single less-specific summary route, simplifying the routing table.

    Floating Static Routes

    • Have a higher administrative distance than other static routes or dynamic routes, making them less favorable.
    • The floating static route acts as a backup when the more preferable route fails, taking over traffic flow.

    Troubleshooting Static and Default Routes

    • Common commands for troubleshooting:
      • ping: Verifies connectivity.
      • traceroute: Trace the path taken by data packets.
      • show ip interface brief: Displays the status of interfaces.
      • show cdp neighbors detail: Provides information about connected Cisco devices.

    Summary

    • Static routes can be configured with a next-hop IP address, enabling path determination to the next router.
    • The next-hop IP address needs to be resolved to an exit interface for the route to be active.
    • In point-to-point network connections (serial links), configuring the static route with an exit interface improves efficiency.
    • Static routes with a higher administrative distance take precedence over routes learned through dynamic routing protocols.
    • A default route (0.0.0.0/0) acts as a gateway of last resort when no other specific route exists for a destination.
    • Floating static routes provide a backup path if the main connection fails, ensuring traffic can be forwarded through an alternative route.

    Static Routing

    • Static routes provide a manual way of configuring routes that do not advertise routes over the network, resulting in better security
    • Static routes use less bandwidth than dynamic routes, as there is no need to calculate or communicate routes
    • The route is chosen manually so the path between devices is known
    • Static routing can be used when a small number of network connections exist, or when a specific route is needed

    Types of Static Routes

    • A next-hop route only specifies the IP address of the next hop and is recursive.
    • A directly attached static route only specifies the exit-interface.
    • A fully specified static route specifies both the exit-interface and the IP address of the next hop.
    • A floating static route is configured with a higher administrative distance than the primary route.
    • Floating static routes provide a backup path to a primary static or dynamic route in the event of a link failure
    • The floating route is only used when the primary route is not available

    Configuring Static Routes

    • Use the ip route command to configure IPv4 static routes
    • The next hop of a static route can be specified using an IP address, exit interface, or both
    • When a packet destined to a network with a configured next-hop IP address is received, the router may have to search for a second time to locate a match for that IP address.
    • Directly connected static routes are used when the destination network is directly connected to the router.
    • Fully specified static routes specify both the exit-interface and the next-hop IP address and are used when the exit-interface is a multi-access interface.

    Default Routes

    • Use the ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 command to configure a default route.
    • When a default route is configured, the router will use it to forward packets if no other route is found in the routing table.

    Summary Routes

    • Route summarization is the process of advertising a contiguous set of addresses as a single address with a shorter subnet mask.
    • This approach is efficient and reduces the number of routes in the routing table.
    • Summary routes are used to reduce the number of routing table updates.

    Floating Static Routes

    • To configure a floating static route, the administrative distance of a static route must be increased
    • Floating static routes are less desirable than other static routes or routes learned through dynamic routing.
    • In this way, the floating route is not used until the preferred route is lost, at which point it takes over.

    Troubleshooting

    • Use the ping and traceroute commands to troubleshoot common issues in static routing.
    • The show ip route command provides information about the configured routes in the routing table.
    • The show ip interface brief command provides information about the status of the configured interfaces.
    • The show cdp neighbors detail command is used to display information about the neighbors of the router.

    Best Practices

    • To ensure effective static routing, ensure that the exit interface of each static route is reachable.
    • If the exit interface is not reachable, the router will not be able to forward packets according to the static route and they will be dropped.

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