Which key component is used to configure a static route?

The correct answer is D. next hop IP address. A static route is a manually configured route in a routing table. The two essential components are the destination network (with subnet mask) and the next hop IP address (or exit interface), which tells the router where to forward packets destined for that network. A router ID…

Submitted by layla.eg· Apr 18, 2026Network Security

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Arouter ID
Benable setting
Crouting protocol
Dnext hop IP address

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A
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B
2% (1)
C
5% (2)
D
85% (35)

Explanation

A static route is a manually configured route in a routing table. The two essential components are the destination network (with subnet mask) and the next hop IP address (or exit interface), which tells the router where to forward packets destined for that network. A router ID is used in dynamic routing protocols like OSPF, not static routing. Routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, EIGRP) are used for dynamic routing, not static. The 'enable' setting is a device configuration concept, not specific to static routes.

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