Network+, Lesson 5.1: Routing Technologies  – TestOut

Exam Objectives Covered: 

  • 1.2 Compare and contrast networking appliances, applications, and functions.
  • 2.1 Explain characteristics of routing technologies.
  • 5.5 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool or protocol to solve networking issues.

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Overview:

Routers support internetworks of all sizes and types. It is critical for a network professional to understand the process a router applies to make forwarding decisions. In this lesson, you will examine routing tables and how they are used to select a forwarding path. You will also learn to use command line tools to report and test the routing configuration.

Text Lessons:

  • 5.1.1 Routing Tables and Path Selection
  • 5.1.2 Static and Default Routes
  • 5.1.3 Routing Table Example
  • 5.1.4 Packet Forwarding
  • 5.1.5 Fragmentation
  • 5.1.6 Router Configuration
  • 5.1.7 Routing Table Tools

Text and Video Lessons:

  • 5.1.8 tracert and traceroute (2:47 minutes)

Lab/Activity:

  • 5.1.9 Lab: Install an Enterprise Router
  • 5.1.10 Lab: Cisco Troubleshooting Tools 

Quiz/Assessment:

  • 5.1.11 Lesson Review (10 questions)

Topics Discussed:

  • What is the function of a routing table?
  • What information is contained in routing table entries?
  • What are directly connected, static, and default routes?
  • What are the uses of route, show route, tracert, and traceroute tools?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study Lesson 5.1: Routing Technologies, and complete the 5.1.9 Lab: Install an Enterprise Router, 5.1.10 Lab: Cisco Troubleshooting Tools, and the 10 question 5.1.11 Lesson Review Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: March 24th, 2025
Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 26th, 2025