Lab 9‐1: Static Routing - sthompson2752/Network-Fundamentals GitHub Wiki

This lab introduces static routing over several networks in Packet Tracer.

Useful Instructions: To use static routing, go into the config tab of a router and input the network address of the desired network, the network's subnet mask, and the very next destination to reach that network. To make the connections between all the networks work, all necessary static routes need to be added to all routers. Use labeling and circles to make the networks easier to understand and refer to. Use router 2811 and switch 2960 24TT. Use network address, not specific IP address. Must be manually done which means does not scale well... networks added are the ones not connected to the router being configured.

This lab went very smoothly for me. I did have to ask Professor Amy if I add all networks when static routing or just the ones that are not directly connected. She clarified that when inputting data for static routing, only add the networks that are not directly connected to the router that is being worked with. Static routing makes a lot of sense to me. I understand how the next hop is needed because routers can only see the devices they are connected to. The router is only concerned with sending information in the right direction, not to the exact destination.