Create, Configure, and Test a Loopback Interface

Description: The purpose of this Lab is to configure a loop back interface and test it for connectivity.

The loopback interface is a logical interface internal to a router. It is not connected to any other device. A loopback interface is UP as long as the router is up and running. It is useful in managing a router as there will always be at least one interface available on the router, irrespective other physical interfaces.

The command used for assigning loopback interface is 

Router(config)#interface loopback <number>

The number can be between 0 and 2147483647

A loopback interface is automatically put in "no shutdown" state when created. However, you need to assign an ip address to use a loopback interface.

Network Diagram:

Instructions:

1. Configure s0 on R1 with ip address and subnet mask as shown in the diagram.

2. Configure s0 and loopback 1 on router R2 as shown in the diagram.

3. Ping loopback 1 and verify connectivity.

Commands: