📖 What is Floating Static Route?
A static route configured with a higher Administrative Distance (AD) than a primary route (static or dynamic), acting as a backup route.
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Sensei Says:
"To configure a floating static route, simply append the AD at the end of the command, e.g., 'ip route 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0 10.0.0.2 5'."
📚 Certification: Certified Network Associate (200-301)
🔑 What are the Key Concepts of Floating Static Route?
- ▸ Backup routing
- ▸ Administrative Distance (AD) manipulation
- ▸ Failover paths
🎯 How does Floating Static Route appear on the 200-301 Exam?
Configuring a backup ISDN or backup leased line connection that only activates when the primary link fails.
Choosing the correct AD to ensure the floating route only appears when the primary dynamic route is lost.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the floating static route not showing up in the routing table?
It will only appear when the primary route (with a lower AD) is removed from the routing table.
What AD should I configure for a floating static route backing up OSPF?
OSPF has an AD of 110, so you should configure the floating route with an AD of 111 or higher.
Related Terms from Certified Network Associate
Service Set Identifier (SSID)
Port Aggregation Protocol (PAgP)
OSPF Hello Packet
Link-State Database (LSDB)
MAC Address Table
User Datagram Protocol (UDP)