4.8. Perform and verify routing configuration tasks for a static or default route given specific routing requirements
You must have a good foundation of routing to pass the CCNA exam. This section will provide a solid foundation on static and default routing.
Static routing occurs when you manually add routes in each router's routing table. There are pros and cons to static routing, but that's true for all routing processes.
Static routing has the following benefits:
There is no overhead on the router CPU, which means that you could possibly buy a cheaper router than you would use if you were using dynamic routing.
There is no bandwidth usage between routers, which means that you could possibly save money on WAN links.
It adds security, because ...
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