Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series User Manual

PurposeCommand or Action
(Optional) Saves your entries in the configuration
file.
copy running-config startup-config
Example:
Switch# copy running-config startup-config
Step 9
Configuring Static Unicast Routes
Static unicast routes are user-defined routes that cause packets moving between a source and a destination to
take a specified path. Static routes can be important if the router cannot build a route to a particular destination
and are useful for specifying a gateway of last resort to which all unroutable packets are sent.
Follow these steps to configure a static route:
DETAILED STEPS
PurposeCommand or Action
Enables privileged EXEC mode. Enter your password
if prompted.
enable
Example:
Switch> enable
Step 1
Enters the global configuration mode.configure terminal
Example:
Switch# configure terminal
Step 2
Establish a static route.
ip route prefix mask {address | interface} [distance]
Example:
Switch(config)# ip route prefix mask
gigabitethernet 1/0/4
Step 3
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.end
Example:
Switch(config)# end
Step 4
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Configuring Static Unicast Routes

Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Specifications

General

Layer	Layer 2
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	Available on some models
RAM	128 MB
Flash Memory	32 MB
MAC Address Table Size	8000
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C (32 to 113°F)
Ports	24 or 48 x 10/100/1000