In networking, which term describes a route that has been manually set by the network administrator?

A static route is a route that has been manually configured by the network administrator. This type of route allows the administrator to specify the exact path that data packets should take to reach a particular destination. Static routes are commonly used in smaller networks where the topology does not change often, or for specific scenarios where a particular path is required for security or performance reasons.

In contrast, a dynamic route is automatically learned and maintained through routing protocols, allowing for more flexible and adaptable routing based on network conditions. A default route is a specific type of static route that is used when no other routes match a packet's destination; it acts as a catch-all path. Dynamic host configuration refers to processes involved in assigning IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to hosts dynamically, which is unrelated to routing decisions.