Quick Definition
A manually configured route that does not update automatically when the network changes.
A static route is a route manually entered by a network administrator using the 'ip route' command. It has an Administrative Distance of 1 (lower than any dynamic routing protocol except connected routes). Static routes are simple but do not automatically adapt to network changes. They are typically used for small networks, stub networks, default routes, or as floating static routes for backup purposes.
ip route 192.168.2.0 255.255.255.0 10.0.0.2 ! next-hop ip route 192.168.2.0 255.255.255.0 GigabitEthernet0/1 ! exit interface
When using an exit interface (not a next-hop IP) in a static route, the router must ARP for the destination, which can cause issues on multi-access networks. Using the next-hop IP address is generally preferred.
A value (0–255) that tells a router how trustworthy a routing source is when multiple sources advertise the same prefix.
A catch-all route (0.0.0.0/0) used when no more-specific route exists in the routing table.
A backup static route with a higher AD than the primary dynamic route, installed only if the primary fails.
A static route is a route manually entered by a network administrator using the 'ip route' command. It has an Administrative Distance of 1 (lower than any dynamic routing protocol except connected routes). Static routes are simple but do not automatically adapt to network changes. They are typically used for small networks, stub networks, default routes, or as floating static routes for backup purposes.
When using an exit interface (not a next-hop IP) in a static route, the router must ARP for the destination, which can cause issues on multi-access networks. Using the next-hop IP address is generally preferred.
Static Route falls under the Routing domain of the 200-301 exam. Understanding it in context with related terms like default-route and floating-static-route is essential for answering scenario-based questions correctly.