February 2012
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Static versus dynamic routing.
A router requires a ROUTE to a remote network if it is to send traffic there.
A route specifies how the network can be reached.
Routes are stored in a route table.
The route table can consist of static, dynamic or a combination of routes.
We can examine the route table by issuing the show ip route command.
In static...
External ports and interfaces
Routers can be purchased with different ports and interfaces.
Typical interfaces include:-
-Console port
-Auxiliary port
-Serial port
The CONSOLE port
-Starting point for configuration.
-Allows terminal connection (hyperTerminal in windows) via a PC and a cable.
-Typically basics like IP addresses will be assigned...
Network devices
There are three key devices you need to be aware of in order to understand internet-working:--HUB
Used as the central connection point within the star topology.-SWITCH
Used to reduce collision domains within a star network. -ROUTER
Used to link network segments together
HUB
All devices on a star network plug into the hub.
Hence it...
