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How to Configure Directly Connected Static Route

Another way to configure a static route is the option of using the exit interface to specify the next-hop address. Before the CEF, this method is used to avoid the recursive lookup problem. But now the CEF resolve the recursive lookup problem. In Figure 1, the same topology that we already discussed in the previous… Read more

Mastering Router Path Selection: Best Path Determination (Updated 2025)

By Asad Ijaz

Understanding how routers select the best path for packet forwarding is a cornerstone of networking and a key topic for CCNA and CCNP certification exams. Routers use their routing tables to determine the optimal path based on metrics like administrative distance and protocol-specific values. This article dives into the mechanics of path selection, including directly

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