Lab - Configure IPv4 and IPv6 Static and Default Routes

Topology

Addressing Table
Device Interface IP Address / Prefix

R1 G0/0/0 172.16.1.1 /24

R1 G0/0/0
2001:db8:acad:2::1 /64

R1 G0/0/0
fe80::1

R1
G0/0/1 192.168.1.1 /24

R1 G0/0/1
2001:db8:acad:1::1 /64

R1 G0/0/1
fe80::1

R1
Loopback1 10.1.0.1 /24

R1 Loopback1
2001:db8:acad:10::1 /64

R1 Loopback1
fe80::1

R1
Loopback2 209.165.200.225 /27

R1 Loopback2
2001:db8:acad:209::1 /64

R1 Loopback2
fe80::1
R2 G0/0/0 172.16.1.2 /24

R2 G0/0/0
2001:db8:acad:2::2 /64

R2 G0/0/0
fe80::2

R2
G0/0/1 192.168.1.2 /24

R2 G0/0/1
2001:db8:acad:1::2 /64

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Device Interface IP Address / Prefix

R2 G0/0/1
fe80::2

R2
Loopback1 10.2.0.1 /24

R2 Loopback1
2001:db8:acad:11::2 /64

R2 Loopback1
fe80::2

R2
Loopback2 209.165.200.193 /27

R2 Loopback2
2001:db8:acad:210::1 /64

R2 Loopback2
fe80::2

Objectives
Part 1: Build the Network and Configure Basic Device Settings
Part 2: Configure and verify IP and IPv6 addressing on R1 and R2
Part 3: Configure and verify static and default routing for IPv4 on R1 and R2
Part 4: Configure and verify static and default routing for IPv6 on R1 and R2

Background / Scenario
Static and Default routing are the simplest forms of network routing and configured manually. They are fixed,
meaning that they do not change dynamically to meet changing network conditions. They are either valid and
made available to the routing table or invalid and not made available to the routing table. Static routes have
an administrative distance of one by default. However, static and default routes can be configured with an
administrator-defined administrative distance. This capability allows the administrator to put the static or
default route in reserve, and only make it available to the routing table when routes with lower administrative
distances (usually generated by dynamic routing protocols) are no longer valid.
Note: In this lab you will configure static, default, and floating default routes for both IPv4 and IPv6 which
may not reflect networking best practices.
Note: The routers used with CCNA hands-on labs are Cisco 4221 with Cisco IOS XE Release 16.9.4
(universalk9 image). The switches used in the labs are Cisco Catalyst 2960s with Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2)
(lanbasek9 image). Other routers, switches, and Cisco IOS versions can be used. Depending on the model
and Cisco IOS version, the commands available and the output produced might vary from what is shown in
the labs. Refer to the Router Interface Summary Table at the end of the lab for the correct interface identifiers.
Note: Ensure that the routers and switches have been erased and have no startup configurations. If you are
unsure contact your instructor.

Required Resources
• 2 Routers (Cisco 4221 with Cisco IOS XE Release 16.9.4 universal image or comparable)
• 2 Switches (Cisco 2960 with Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2) lanbasek9 image or comparable)
• 1 PC (Windows with a terminal emulation program, such as Tera Term)

• Console cables to configure the Cisco IOS devices via the console ports
• Ethernet cables as shown in the topology

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Instructions

Part 1: Build the Network and Configure Basic Device Settings

In Part 1, you will set up the network topology and configure basic settings on the PC hosts and switches.

Step 1: Cable the network as shown in the topology.

Attach the devices as shown in the topology diagram, and cable as necessary.

Step 2: Configure basic settings for each router (R1 & R2).
a. Assign a device name to the router.
Open configuration window

b. Disable DNS lookup to prevent the router from attempting to translate incorrectly entered commands as
though they were host names.

c. Assign class as the privileged EXEC encrypted password.

d. Assign cisco as the console password and enable login.

e. Assign cisco as the VTY password and enable login.

f. Encrypt the plaintext passwords.

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g. Create a banner (Authorized Users Only!) that warns anyone accessing the device that unauthorized
access is prohibited.

h. Save the running configuration to the startup configuration file.

Close configuration window

Step 3: Configure basic settings for each switch (S1 & S2).
Open configuration window

a. Assign a device name to the switch.

b. Disable DNS lookup to prevent the router from attempting to translate incorrectly entered commands as
though they were host names.

c. Assign class as the privileged EXEC encrypted password.

d. Assign cisco as the console password and enable login.

e. Assign cisco as the VTY password and enable login.

f. Encrypt the plaintext passwords.

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g. Create a banner (Authorized Users Only!) that warns anyone accessing the device that unauthorized
access is prohibited.

h. Shutdown all interfaces that will not be used.

i. Save the running configuration to the startup configuration file.

Question:

Issuing the command show cdp neighbors at this point on R1 or R2 results in an empty list. Explain.
Type your answers here.
Close configuration window

Part 2: Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 addressing on R1 and R2

In Part 2, you will configure and verify the IPv4 and IPv6 addresses on R1 and R2. Use the table above for
the information necessary to complete this part.

Step 1: Configure IP addresses for both routers.

Open configuration window

a. Enable IPv6 Unicast Routing on both routers.

R1(config)# ipv6 unicast-routing
R2(config)# ipv6 unicast-routing

b. Configure the IP address for all the interfaces according to the Addressing Table.

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Step 2: Verify addressing

a. Issue the command to verify IPv4 assignments to the interfaces.
R1# show ip interface brief
R2# show ip interface brief

b. Issue the command to verify IPv6 assignments to the interfaces.

R1# show ipv6 interface brief
R2# show ipv6 interface brief

Step 3: Save your configuration

Save the running configuration to the startup configuration file on both routers.
R1# copy running-config startup-config
R2# copy running-config startup-config
Close configuration window

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Part 3: Configure and verify static and default routing for IPv4 on R1 and R2
In Part 3, you will configure static and default routing on R1 and R2 to enable full connectivity between the
routers using IPv4. Once again, the static routing being used here is not meant to represent best practice, but
to assess your ability to complete the required configurations.

Step 1: On R1, configure a static route to R2’s Loopback1 network, using R2’s G0/0/1 address
as the next hop.
open configuration window

a. Use the ping command to ensure that R2’s G0/0/1 interface is reachable.
b. Configure a static route for R2’s Loopback1 network via R2’s G0/0/1 address.

R1(config)# ip route ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

Step 2: On R1, configure a static default route via R2’s G0/0/0 address.
a. Use the ping command to ensure that R2’s G0/0/0 interface is reachable.
b. Configure a static default route via R2’s G0/0/0 address.

R1(config)# ip route ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Step 3: On R1, configure a floating static default route via R2’s G0/0/1 address.
Configure a floating static default route with an AD of 80 via R2’s G0/0/1 address.

R1(config)# ip route …………………………………………………………………………………….….

Step 4: On R2, configure a static default route via R1’s G0/0/0 address
a. Use the ping command to ensure that R1’s G0/0/0 interface is reachable.
b. Configure a static default route via R1’s G0/0/0 address.

R2(config)# ip route ………………………………………………………………………………………..

Step 5: Verify that the routes are operational.

a. Use the show ip route command to ensure that R1’s routing table shows the static and default routes.
R1# show ip route

b. On R1, issue the command traceroute 10.2.0.1. The output should show that the next hop is
192.168.1.2.
R1# traceroute 10.2.0.1

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c. On R1, issue the command traceroute 209.165.200.193. The output should show that the next hop is
172.16.1.2.
R1# traceroute 209.165.200.193

d. Issue the shutdown command on R1 G0/0/0.

e. Demonstrate that the floating static route is working. First, issue the show ip route static command. You
should see two static routes. A default static route with an AD of 80 and a static route to the 10.2.0.0/24
network with an AD of 1.
R1# show ip route static

f. Demonstrate the floating static route is working by issuing the traceroute 209.165.200.193 command.
The traceroute will show the next hop as 192.168.1.2.
R1# traceroute 209.165.200.193

g. Issue the no shutdown command on R1 G0/0/0.

Close configuration window

Part 4: Configure and verify static and default routing for IPv6 on R1 and R2
In Part 4, you will configure static and default routing on R1 and R2 to enable full connectivity between the
routers using IPv6. Once again, the static routing being used here is not meant to represent best practice, but
to assess your ability to complete the required configurations.

Step 1: On R2, configure a static route to R1’s Loopback1 network, using R1’s G0/0/1 address
as the next hop.
Open configuration window

a. Use the ping command to ensure that R1’s G0/0/1 interface is reachable.
b. Configure a static route for R1’s Loopback1 network via R1’s G0/0/1 address.

R2(config)# ipv6 route …………………………………………………………………………………………………

Step 2: On R2, configure a static default route via R1’s G0/0/0 address.
a. Use the ping command to ensure that R1’s G0/0/0 interface is reachable.
b. Configure a static default route via R1’s G0/0/0 address.

R2(config)# ipv6 route ………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Step 3: On R2, configure a floating static default route via R1’s G0/0/1 address.
Configure a floating static default route with an AD of 80 via R1’s G0/0/1 address.

R2(config)# ipv6 route ……………………………………………………………………..

Step 4: On R1, configure a static default route via R1’s G0/0/0 address.
a. Use the ping command to ensure that R2’s G0/0/0 interface is reachable.
b. Configure a static default route via R2’s G0/0/0 address.

R1(config)# ipv6 route ………………………………………………………………………

Step 5: Verify that the routes are operational.

a. Use the show ipv6 route command to ensure that R2’s routing table shows the static and default routes.
R2# show ipv6 route

b. On R2, issue the command traceroute 2001:db8:acad:10::1. The output should show that the next hop
is 2001:db8:acad:1::1.
R2# traceroute 2001:db8:acad:10::1

c. On R2, issue the command traceroute 2001:db8:acad:209::1. The output should show that the next hop
is 2001:db8:acad:2::1.
R2# traceroute 2001:db8:acad:209::1

d. Issue the shutdown command on R2 G0/0/0.

e. Demonstrate the floating static route is working. First issue the show ipv6 route static command. You
should see two static routes. A default static route with an AD of 80 and a static route to the
2001:db8:acad:10::/64 network with an AD of 1.
R2# show ipv6 route static

f. Lastly, demonstrate that the floating static route is working by issuing the traceroute
2001:db8:acad:209::1 command. The traceroute will show the next hop as 2001:db8:acad:1::1.
R2# traceroute 2001:db8:acad:209::1
Close configuration window
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