📖 What is Static Route?
A route manually configured by a network administrator to dictate the exact path a packet should take to reach a specific destination network.
"For the CCNA, remember that static routes don't adapt to network changes automatically. If a link goes down, the static route remains in the routing table unless it relies on an interface that goes down."
📚 Certification: Certified Network Associate (200-301)
🔑 What are the Key Concepts of Static Route?
- ▸ Manual routing table entries
- ▸ Stub network connectivity
- ▸ Lower CPU overhead compared to dynamic routing
🎯 How does Static Route appear on the 200-301 Exam?
Troubleshooting a host that cannot reach a remote network due to a missing static route.
Identifying why a static route is missing from the routing table (e.g. interface is down).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use a static route instead of a dynamic routing protocol?
Static routes are ideal for small, stable networks or stub networks where there is only a single path to a destination.
What happens to a static route if the outbound interface goes down?
The route is removed from the routing table until the interface comes back up.