In this article, we will learn “How to configure Static on Cisco Router”. Here we can learn static routing protocol on router. So, first of all, we should know What is Static Routing or Protocol? Dear one if you know the answer please mention it in the comment box and if don’t know then continue your reading. So basically it is a manually configured routing protocol to send traffic at particular destinations on a router rather than a dynamic routing protocol. So through a static protocol, a dynamic path can’t be provided automatically to connect 2 routers. So in the static protocol, we manually configure the network address to the router. Let’s Learn how to configure Static Routing Protocol on Cisco Router?
We have a Cisco Packet Tracer Lab below. Here I have taken 3 routers and perform static routing over them. Watch it carefully and then perform it.
1. Assign IP to all Interfaces and Systems.
On Router 1
Router(config)#hostname R1
Rq(config)#interface FastEthernet0/0
R1(config-if)#ip address 1.0.0.1 255.0.0.0
R1(config-if)#no shut
R1(config)#interface FastEthernet0/1
R1(config-if)#ip address 2.0.0.1 255.0.0.0
R1(config-if)#no shut
On Router 2
Router(config)#hostname R2
R2(config)#interface FastEthernet0/0
R2(config-if)#ip address 2.0.0.2 255.0.0.0
R2(config-if)#no shut
R2(config)#interface FastEthernet0/1
R2(config-if)#ip address 3.0.0.1 255.0.0.0
R2(config-if)#no shut
On Router 3
Router(config)#hostname R3
R3(config)#interface FastEthernet0/0
R3(config-if)#ip address 3.0.0.2 255.0.0.0
R3(config-if)#no shut
R3(config)#interface FastEthernet0/1
R3(config-if)#ip address 4.0.0.1 255.0.0.0
R3(config-if)#no shut
2. Do Static IP on All Routers
Router(config) net subnet mask IP address through which you want to connect with other address.
On Router 0
R1(config)#ip route 3.0.0.0 255.0.0.0 2.0.0.2
R1(config)#ip route 4.0.0.0 255.0.0.0 2.0.0.2
On Router 1
R2(config)#ip route 1.0.0.0 255.0.0.0 2.0.0.1
R2(config)#ip route 4.0.0.0 255.0.0.0 3.0.0.2
On Router 2
R3(config)#ip route 2.0.0.0 255.0.0.0 3.0.0.1
R3(config)#ip route 1.0.0.0 255.0.0.0 3.0.0.1
Note – 1. ‘IP route’ is the command of Static Routing protocol.
2. Put the IP address of networks you want to connect with.
3. Type subnet mask of Ip address.
4. Interface Ip address through which the router will communicate with other routers.
3. Check Whether Static Routing Configured or Not
Router#show ip route
Codes: C -stands for connected, S stands for static.
C 1.0.0.0/8 is directly connected, FastEthernet0/0
C 2.0.0.0/8 is directly connected, FastEthernet0/1
S 3.0.0.0/8 [1/0] via 2.0.0.2
S 4.0.0.0/8 [1/0] via 2.0.0.2
Pros and Cons of Static Protocol.
- Static routing is easy to troubleshoot.
- It is easy for small organisations/networks while not suitable for a large organization.
- It is very hard to implement in large networks.
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