✅ What is Static Routing?

Static Routing involves manually configuring routes on a router. The network administrator defines the exact path that data packets should follow to reach a destination.

• Configured By: Network Administrator (manual setup)
• Best For: Small, simple networks where routes rarely change
• Example:bashCopyEditip route 192.168.2.0 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1 This command tells the router to send all traffic for 192.168.2.0/24 through the gateway 192.168.1.1.

🚀 Advantages of Static Routing:

• Simplicity: Easy to configure in small networks.
• Security: No routing information is shared between routers, reducing risks.
• Predictability: Always follows the same path, ensuring stable performance.

✅ What is Dynamic Routing?

Dynamic Routing uses protocols to automatically discover and maintain routing paths. Routers exchange information with each other to update routes as network conditions change.

• Configured By: Routing Protocols (automatic updates)
• Common Protocols: OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, BGP
• Example:bashCopyEditrouter ospf 1 network 192.168.1.0 0.0.0.255 area 0 This enables OSPF routing for the 192.168.1.0/24 network.

🚀 Advantages of Dynamic Routing:

• Automatic Updates: Adapts to changes in real-time, like link failures or topology changes.
• Scalability: Handles complex, large networks efficiently.
• Load Balancing: Some protocols can distribute traffic across multiple paths.

✅ Static vs. Dynamic Routing: Side-by-Side Comparison