Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Practice Exam

Which command changes the maximum load balancing paths on an EIGRP router?

1. maximum-paths NUMBER

2. eigrp max-paths NUMBER

3. ipv6 eigrp max-paths NUMBER

4. set max-paths NUMBER

The correct answer is: ipv6 eigrp max-paths NUMBER

The command that changes the maximum load balancing paths on an EIGRP router is specific in its syntax and context. In particular, the command designated for this purpose is used within the routing protocol configuration for EIGRP. The command designed to set the maximum number of equal-cost paths that EIGRP can use for load balancing is not only precise but also inherently tied to the protocol's operational characteristics. When configuring EIGRP for IPv6, the correct command is indeed "ipv6 eigrp max-paths NUMBER." This command enables an administrator to specify the number of equal-cost multiple paths (ECMP) that EIGRP can utilize, thereby allowing for more efficient utilization of bandwidth and enhanced redundancy in the network. The other options may refer to similar functions either in different contexts or formats but do not apply to EIGRP's configuration in IPv6 routing. For instance, while "maximum-paths NUMBER" is the general syntax for setting paths in some other protocols or routing processes, it does not specifically align with EIGRP. The terminology must be precise, as EIGRP has separate delineations for IPv4 and IPv6 configuration settings. Thus, when dealing specifically with EIGRP for IPv6, "ipv6 eigr