Day: August 26, 2019

IPv6 static route configuration commands on Cisco router CLI
CCNA August 26, 2019

What is IPv6 route Command? – Brief Explanation

If you learn how to configure a static route for IPv4, then you can easily configure and understand the static IPv6 routes. The configuration and syntax for IPv6 static routes are similar to IPv4 static routes. There is only a minor difference between IPv4 and IPv6 static routes. The static routes for IPv6 are configured using the...
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Network diagram showing Router1 configured with a default static route via FastEthernet0/1 to Router2, including 'ip route' command and 'show ip route' output with 'S*' entry.
CCNA August 26, 2019

How to configure Default Route

A default static route is a route that represents any network, not in the routing table of that router. Routers normally use default routes that are configured locally or learned from another router, using a dynamic routing protocol. A default route is used when there are no other routes that match in the routing table...
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Network diagram of Router1 with directly connected static routes to 192.168.10.0/24 and 192.168.30.0/24 via FastEthernet interfaces, showing configuration commands and routing table.
CCNA August 26, 2019

How to Configure Directly Connected Static Route

Another way to configure a static route is to use the exit interface to specify the next-hop address. Before the CEF, this method was used to avoid the recursive lookup problem. But now the CEF resolves the recursive lookup problem. In Figure 1, the same topology that we already discussed in the previous lesson is...
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Diagram illustrating the configuration of a static route with a next-hop address between Router0 and Router1, showing the 'ip route' command and routing table entry.
CCNA August 26, 2019

How to Configure Static Route with Next-Hop Address (Updated 2025)

Static routing is a fundamental skill for network engineers, essential for directing traffic in small to medium-sized networks or as a backup in dynamic routing environments. For students, understanding how to configure static routes using next-hop addresses is critical for mastering Cisco router configurations. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to configure static routes, understand...
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Network topology diagram showing four routers (Router0 to Router3) with labeled IP addresses and next-hop connections
CCNA August 26, 2019

What is the Next-Hop in Networking?

The next-hop is a routing term referring to the neighboring router that a data packet can traverse next. It is part of a series of routers connected in a network and represents the next possible destination for a data packet. Each router maintains a routing table with a next-hop address, calculated based on the routing...
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Diagram illustrating the syntax and parameters of the Cisco ip route command, including network address, subnet mask, next-hop IP address, administrative distance, route name, permanent flag, and tag number, designed for CCNA and CCNP study.
CCNA August 26, 2019

Master IP Route Command – Complete Explanation (Update 2025)

The ip route command is a fundamental tool used to configure static routes in Cisco networking devices. Static routes provide a secure and efficient way to direct traffic in small to medium-sized networks, improving performance and predictability. In this article, we’ll explore the ip route command, its syntax, parameters, and practical applications in detail, tailored...
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