Computer Networking · Intermediate level

Intermediate level · Module 4 of 6 · 13 guided hours

Router Configuration and Static Routing

Configure routers from the command line, add static routes and route between VLANs.

Learning objectives

  • Use a network device command line
  • Configure interfaces and static routes
  • Configure inter-VLAN routing

Topics

  • CLI modes
  • interface configuration
  • saving configurations
  • routing tables
  • static and default routes
  • router-on-a-stick

Lessons

  1. Lesson 1 Command-Line Configuration

    Configure network devices with commands.

    user and privileged modesglobal configurationinterface configurationsaving

  2. Lesson 2 Static and Default Routes

    Tell routers how to reach networks they are not directly connected to.

    routing tableconnected routesstatic routesdefault route

  3. Lesson 3 Inter-VLAN Routing

    Allow controlled communication between VLANs.

    subinterfacesrouter-on-a-sticklayer 3 switchesaccess control lists

Practical activity

Configure two routers with static routes between three networks and router-on-a-stick inter-VLAN routing in Packet Tracer.

Expected outcomes

  • Confident CLI use
  • Working routed networks

Assessment

Routing configuration and tests checked.

Taught live by an instructor — online or in person. Free course lessons are for self-study and do not lead to a certificate — see registration options.