What two types of routes are automatically added to the routing table when configuring an IP address on an interface?

When configuring an IP address on an interface, two types of routes are automatically added to the routing table: Connected and Local.

Connected routes are established for any interface that has an IP address assigned to it. This means that once an interface is configured with an IP address and enabled, the router considers that subnet to be directly reachable. As a result, it adds a connected route to the routing table that reflects the network address and the subnet mask of that interface.

Local routes, on the other hand, represent the IP address that is directly assigned to the interface itself. These entries indicate that the router is aware of its own IP address within the context of the local network. This local route allows the router to communicate with its own IP address effectively and is essential for any routing operations that involve that specific address.

Together, these routes help the router understand which networks it can reach directly and provide the basis for further dynamic routing information that may be added later based on routing protocols.