Episode 100: Static Routing and Administrative Distance
Static routing gives administrators full control over network paths, making it a foundational concept for simple and secure routing environments. In this episode, we explain how static routes are configured manually, how they’re added to the routing table, and what benefits they offer in terms of predictability and control. You'll learn how to define destination networks and next-hop addresses, and how static routes interact with dynamic routing protocols.
We also explore administrative distance—the value routers use to rank the trustworthiness of different routing sources. You'll see how static routes often take precedence over dynamic ones due to their lower administrative distance, unless otherwise configured. This episode is perfect for understanding route priority, control, and how to set up routing in networks that don’t require constant change.
