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Static vs Dynamic Routing Explained

Static routing involves manually updating routing tables, while dynamic routing automatically updates tables using routing protocols. Static routing is best for small, simple networks like star topologies, while dynamic routing is needed for large networks with redundant links. Dynamic routing adapts to network changes in real-time using bandwidth, protocols, and algorithms, whereas static routing does not change routes and is less flexible.

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Static vs Dynamic Routing Explained

Static routing involves manually updating routing tables, while dynamic routing automatically updates tables using routing protocols. Static routing is best for small, simple networks like star topologies, while dynamic routing is needed for large networks with redundant links. Dynamic routing adapts to network changes in real-time using bandwidth, protocols, and algorithms, whereas static routing does not change routes and is less flexible.

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Q1 - Explain static and dynamic routing.

Ans -
1. In static routing, routing tables are manually updated while in

dynamic routing tables are automatically updated.

2. The static routing is best for small network implementation and

star topologies. it is not as good for any other topologies.

whereas dynamic routing is best for a large network

implementation. It is good for network topologies which consist

of redundant links.

3. Static Routing requires less bandwidth than dynamic routing,

where dynamic routing requires large bandwidth.

4. In static routing routes, the path is updated by the user or an

administrator while in dynamic routing, routes are updated

automatically.

5. Static Routing does not use any routing protocols and algorithms

while dynamic routing uses routing protocols and complex

algorithms to calculate routing operations.


6. Static Routing is known for non-adaptive routing, while dynamic

routing is known for adaptive routing.

7. static routes require small administrative distance than the

dynamic route.

8. In static routing, routes not react with network changes while in

dynamic routing, routes react with network changes.

9. Static Routing does not require a license while dynamic routing

requires a license. also, in static routing, link failure disturbs

routing is in process. while in dynamic routing, link failure does

not disturb routing is in process.

10. In static routing, routes for the destination are the same as

defined. while in dynamic routing, routes depend on the current

network topology.

11. Reroute traffic is not present in static routing, while it is present

in dynamic routing.

12. There is no need for extra sources in static routing, while in

dynamic routing extra resources are required.


13. In static routing, the network infrastructure is small whereas

network infrastructure is huge in dynamic routing.

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