Static Route
A static route is a manually configured route in a router’s routing table.
Updated: 2026-03-05
Definition
A static route is configured by an administrator and does not change unless edited.
Static routes are simple and predictable but don’t adapt automatically to failures.
Key points
- Manual configuration
- Predictable, low overhead
- No automatic failover unless combined with tracking
Common mistakes
- Forgetting to update routes after topology changes.
- No backup route, causing outages when a link fails.
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