📖 What is IPv6 Static Route?
A manually configured route for forwarding IPv6 packets, configured using the 'ipv6 route' command.
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Sensei Says:
"Before you can route IPv6 or configure IPv6 static routes, you MUST enable IPv6 routing globally with the command 'ipv6 unicast-routing'."
📚 Certification: Certified Network Associate (200-301)
🔑 What are the Key Concepts of IPv6 Static Route?
- ▸ ipv6 unicast-routing requirement
- ▸ 128-bit addressing
- ▸ Similar logic to IPv4 static routing
🎯 How does IPv6 Static Route appear on the 200-301 Exam?
Enabling IPv6 routing and configuring a static path to an IPv6 server.
Troubleshooting why an IPv6 static route is rejected (e.g. forgot to enable ipv6 unicast-routing).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to enable anything special to use IPv6 static routes?
Yes, you must enable IPv6 routing globally using the 'ipv6 unicast-routing' command.
Can IPv6 and IPv4 static routes coexist?
Yes, IPv4 and IPv6 run as independent protocols on dual-stack devices.
Related Terms from Certified Network Associate
Northbound API
Static Route
Type 1 Hypervisor
Southbound API
Port Address Translation (PAT)
Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)