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Chapter 1-Introduction to Routing and Packet


Forwarding
CCNA Exploration 4.0
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Objectives
Identify a router as a computer with an OS and hardware
designed for the routing process.
Demonstrate the ability to configure devices and apply
addresses.
Describe the structure of a routing table.
Describe how a router determines a path and switches
packets
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Routers are Computers
Routers have many of the same hardware and software components
that are found in other computers including:
CPU
RAM
ROM
Operating System
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Routers are Computers
Routers are at the network center
A router connects multiple networks. This means that it has multiple
interfaces that each belong to a different IP network.
Each network that a router connects to typically requires a separate
interface. These interfaces are used to connect a combination of both
Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs).
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Routers are Computers
Routers determine the best path
The primary responsibility of a router is to direct packets destined for
local and remote networks by:
Determining the best path to send packets.
Forwarding packets toward their destination.
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Routers are Computers
Routers determine the best path
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Routers are Computers
Routers determine the best path
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Routers are Computers
Routers determine the best path
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Router as a Computer
Describe the basic purpose of a router
Computers that specialize in sending packets over
the data network. They are responsible for
interconnecting networks by selecting the best path
for a packet to travel and forwarding packets to
their destination
Routers are the network center
Routers generally have 2 connections:
WAN connection (Connection to ISP)
LAN connection
PSTN connection

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Evolution of Routers
Multiprotocol devices providing pure data delivery with
minimal access control and QoS.
Intelligent Network Services, this allowed us to provide
security capabilities like integrated firewall and encryption.
Integrated voice and data capabilities, allowing routers to
provide voice gateway features for IP telephony.
Today the router is an integrated platform for providing
advanced services in security, content delivery, and voice.
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Cisco Router Series
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Router Components
Router components and their functions
CPU - Executes operating system instructions
Random access memory (RAM) - Contains the running copy
of configuration file. Stores routing table. RAM contents lost
when power is off
Read-only memory (ROM) - Holds diagnostic software used
when router is powered up. Stores the routers bootstrap
program.
Non-volatile RAM (NVRAM) - Stores startup configuration.
This may include IP addresses (Routing protocol, Hostname
of router)
Flash memory - Contains the operating system (Cisco IOS)
Interfaces - There exist multiple physical interfaces that are
used to connect network. Examples of interface types:
Ethernet / fast Ethernet interfaces
Serial interfaces
Management interfaces
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Router Components(refer to 1.1.2.1)
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Router Components
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Cisco router 1841s Architecture - Front Panel
LED Color Status
SYS PWR Green Router has successfully booted up and the software is functional.
Slow, steady blinking when system is booting or in the ROM
monitor.
SYS ACT Green Blinking when packets are transmitted or received on any WAN
or LAN interface, or when monitoring system activity.
CF Blinking
green
Flash memory is busy. Do not remove the CompactFlash
memory card when this light is on.
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Cisco router 1841s Architecture - Back Panel
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Router Components
Router components
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Cisco IOS Software Architecture for 1800 Series
Identified IOS Software includes: Feature and Version
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Router Boot-up Process
Bootup Process
There are four major phases to the bootup process:
1. Performing the POST
2. Loading the bootstrap program
3. Locating and loading the Cisco IOS software
4. Locating and loading the startup configuration file or entering setup
mode
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Router Boot-up Process
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Router Boot-up Process
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Verify the router boot-up process
The show version command is used to view
information about the router during the bootup
process. Information includes:
Platform model number
Image name & IOS version
Bootstrap version stored in ROM
Image file name & where it was loaded from
Number & type of interfaces
Amount of NVRAM
Amount of flash
Configuration register
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The show version command can be used to help verify and
troubleshoot some of the basic hardware and software components of
the router.
Verify the router boot-up process
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Router Interfaces
Router Interface is a physical connector that enables a
router to send or receive packets
Each interface connects to a separate network
Consist of socket or jack found on the outside of a router
Types of router interfaces:
Fixed: Fastethernet
Modular:
Serial
DSL
ISDN
Fastethernet
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Router Interfaces
Two major groups of Router Interfaces
LAN Interfaces:
Are used to connect router to
LAN network
Has a layer 2 MAC address
Can be assigned a Layer 3 IP
address
Usually consist of an RJ-45 jack
WAN Interfaces
Are used to connect routers to external networks that
interconnect LANs.
Depending on the WAN technology, a layer 2
address may be used.
Uses a layer 3 IP address
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Router Interfaces
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Routers and the Network Layer
The main purpose of a router is to connect multiple networks and
forward packets destined either for its own networks or other networks.
A router is considered a Layer 3 device because its primary forwarding
decision is based on the information in the Layer 3 IP packet,
specifically the destination IP address. This process is known as
routing.
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Routers and the Network Layer
Routers Operate at Layers 1, 2, and 3
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Implementing Basic Addressing Schemes
At a minimum, the documentation should include a topology diagram
that indicates the physical connectivity and an addressing table that
lists all of the following information:
Device names.
Interfaces used in the design.
IP addresses and subnet masks.
Default gateway addresses for end devices, such as PCs.
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Basic Router Configuration
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Basic Router Configuration
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Basic Router Configuration
Verifying Basic Router Configuration
Issue the show running-config command
Save the basic router configuration by Issuing the copy
running-config startup-config command
Additional commands that will enable you to further verify
router configuration are:
Show running-config - Displays configuration currently in
RAM
Show startup-config - Displays configuration file NVRAM
Show IP route - Displays routing table
Show interfaces - Displays all interface configurations
Show IP int brief - Displays abbreviated interface
configuration information
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Introducing the Routing Table
Routing Table is stored in ram and contains information about:
Directly connected networks - this occurs when a device is
connected to another router interface
Remotely connected networks - this is a network that is not
directly connected to a particular router
Detailed information about the networks include source of
information, Network address & subnet mask, and Ip address
of next-hop router
Show ip route command is used to view a routing table
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Introducing the Routing Table
The following analogies may help clarify the concept of
connected, static, and dynamic routes:
Directly Connected Routes.
Static Routes.
Dynamic Routes.
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Adding a Connected Network to the Routing Table
Once the interface is "up and have an ip address, the network
of that interface is added to the routing table as a directly
connected network.
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Static Routing
Static routes in the routing table
Includes: network address and subnet mask and IP address of next
hop router or exit interface.
Denoted with the code S in the routing table.
Routing tables must contain directly connected networks used to
connect remote networks before static or dynamic routing can be
used.
When to use static routes
When network only consists of a few routers.
Network is connected to internet only through one ISP.
Hub & spoke topology is used on a large network.
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Static Routing
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Dynamic Routing
Dynamic routing protocols are used by routers to share information
about the reachability and status of remote networks. Dynamic routing
protocols perform several activities, including:
Network discovery.
Updating and maintaining routing tables.
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Dynamic Routing
Dynamic routing features:
Automatic Network Discovery.
Maintaining Routing Tables.
IP Routing Protocols
RIP (Routing Information Protocol) .
IGRP (Interior Gateway Routing Protocol).
EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol).
OSPF (Open Shortest Path First).
IS-IS (Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System).
BGP (Border Gateway Protocol).
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Routing Table Principles
Routing Table Principles
3 principles regarding routing tables:
Every router makes its decisions alone, based on the
information it has in its routing table.
One routers information in the routing table may not be the
same as another routers routing table.
Routing information about a path to a network does not provide
information on how to return to the original network.
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Routing Table Principles
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Routing Table Principles
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Routing Table Principles
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Routing Table Principles
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Packet Fields and Frame Fields
Internet Protocol (IP) packet format contains fields that provide
information about the packet and the sending and receiving hosts
Fields that are importance for CCNA students:
Destination IP address.
Source IP address.
Version & TTL.
IP header length.
Precedence & type of service.
Packet length.
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Packet Fields and Frame Fields
MAC Layer Frame Format
MAC Frames are also divided into fields. They include:
Preamble
Start of frame delimiter
Destination MAC address
Source MAC address
Type/length
Data and pad
Frame check sequence
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Best Path and Metric
A Metric is a numerical value used by routing protocols to assess a
given route
Metrics may be based on a single path variable or multiple variables of
a path
2 types of metrics used by routing protocols are:
Hop count - this is the number of routers a packet must travel
through to get to its destination.
Bandwidth - this is the speed of a link also known as the data
capacity of a link.
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Router Paths and Packet Switching
Equal cost metric is a condition where a router has multiple paths
to the same destination that all have the same metric
To solve this dilemma, a router will use Equal Cost Load
Balancing. This means the router sends packets over the
multiple exit interfaces listed in the routing table.
Equal Cost Paths and Unequal Cost Paths: a router can send
packets over multiple networks even when the metric is not the
same if it is using a routing protocol that has this capability.
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Path Determination
Path determination enables a router to evaluate paths to a destination
& to establish the preferred way to handle the packet.
One of 3 things happens when a router searches a routing table to find
a route to destination
Next hop determined.
Exit interface determined.
No route determined.
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Switching Function
Switching Function of Router is the process used by a router to switch
a packet from an incoming interface to an outgoing interface on the
same router.
A packet received by a router will do the following:
Strips off layer 2 headers.
Examines destination IP address located in Layer 3 header to
find best route to destination.
Re-encapsulates layer 3 packet into layer 2 frame.
Forwards frame out exit interface.
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Switching Function(refer to 1.4.5)
Step 1: PC1 has a packet to be sent to PC2
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Switching Function
Step 1: PC1 has a packet to be sent to PC2
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Switching Function
Step 1: PC1 has a packet to be sent to PC2
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Switching Function
Step 2: Router R1 receives the Ethernet frame
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Switching Function
Step 2: Router R1 receives the Ethernet frame
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Switching Function
Step 2: Router R1 receives the Ethernet frame
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Switching Function
Step 2: Router R1 receives the Ethernet frame
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Switching Function
Step 2: Router R1 receives the Ethernet frame
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Switching Function
Step 2: Router R1 receives the Ethernet frame
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Switching Function
Step 3: Packet arrives at router R2
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Switching Function
Step 3: Packet arrives at router R2
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Switching Function
Step 3: Packet arrives at router R2
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Switching Function
Step 4: The packet arrives at R3
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Switching Function
Step 4: The packet arrives at R3
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Switching Function
Step 4: The packet arrives at R3
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Switching Function
Step 4: The packet arrives at R3
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Summary
Routers are computers that specialize in sending data over a
network.
Routers are composed of:
Hardware i.e. CPU, Memory, System bus, Interfaces
Software used to direct the routing process
IOS
Configuration file
Routers need to be configured. Basic configuration consists of:
Router name
Router banner
Password(s)
Interface configurations i.e. IP address and subnet mask
Routing tables contain the following information
Directly connected networks
Remotely connected networks
Network addresses and subnet masks
IP address of next hop address
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Summary
Routers determine a packets path to its destination by
doing the following
Receiving an encapsulated frame & examining
destination MAC address.
If the MAC address matches then Frame is de-
encapsulated so that router can examine the destination
IP address.
If destination IP address is in routing table or there is a
static route then Router determines next hop IP address.
Router will re-encapsulate packet with appropriate layer
2 frame and send it out to next destination.
Process continues until packet reaches destination.
Note - only the MAC addresses will change the source
and destination IP addresses do not change.
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