https://networklessons.com/cisco/ccna-routing-switching-icnd1-100-105/floating-static-route If we want to use a static route as a backup route, we'll have to change its administrative distance. This is called a floating static route. https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/what-is-floating-static-route/ higher admin value to make a secondary route: Router(config)#ip route 192.168.60.0 255.255.255.0 192.168.40.2 (primary route) Router(config)#ip route 192.168.60.0 255.255.255.0 192.168.20.2 10 (secondary route)