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Verifying and troubleshooting static routes is essential to ensure that they are configured correctly and functioning as expected in a network. Here are some steps to verify and troubleshoot static routes:

1. Verify Static Routes Configuration:

1. Use the appropriate command to view the router's routing table and verify that the static routes are listed correctly.
   1. For Cisco routers running IOS, use the `show ip route` command.
   2. For Juniper routers running Junos, use the `show route` command.
2. Ensure that the static routes have the correct destination networks, subnet masks, and next-hop routers or exit interfaces.

2. Ping Tests:

1. Perform ping tests from the router to verify reachability to the destination networks specified in the static routes.
   1. Use the `ping` command followed by the destination IP address to send ICMP echo requests.
2. If ping tests fail, check for connectivity issues such as network congestion, firewall rules, or misconfigured IP addresses.

3. Traceroute:

1. Use the traceroute or tracert command to trace the path that packets take from the router to the destination network.
   1. This helps identify the hops along the route and any potential points of failure or routing issues.
2. Analyze the traceroute output to identify any unexpected hops or routing loops.

4. Check Routing Table Entries:

1. Examine the routing table entries on neighboring routers to verify that the static routes are propagated correctly.
2. Use the appropriate command on neighboring routers to view their routing tables (e.g., `show ip route` for Cisco routers).
3. Ensure that neighboring routers have learned the static routes via the correct interfaces or routing protocols.

5. Interface Status:

1. Check the status of the router's interfaces to ensure that they are up and operational.
2. Use the appropriate command to view the status and configuration of router interfaces (e.g., `show ip interface brief` for Cisco routers).
3. Verify that the interfaces connected to the next-hop routers or destination networks are in the up state.

6. Debugging:

1. Enable debugging or logging on the router to capture relevant information about packet forwarding and routing processes.
2. Use debugging commands such as `debug ip packet` (Cisco IOS) or `monitor traffic interface <interface>` (Junos) to monitor packet flows and routing events.
3. Analyze debug or log messages to identify any errors, warnings, or anomalies related to static routing.

7. Review Configuration:

1. Review the router's configuration file to ensure that static routes are correctly configured and there are no syntax errors or typos.
2. Use the appropriate command to view the router's configuration (e.g., `show running-config` for Cisco routers).
3. Double-check the static route commands and their parameters to confirm accuracy.

8. Verify Default Gateway:

1. If a default static route (0.0.0.0/0) is configured, verify that it points to the correct default gateway.
2. Ensure that the default gateway IP address is reachable and correctly configured on the router's interface.

By following these steps, you can verify and troubleshoot static routes on routers to ensure proper configuration and functionality within a network. If issues persist, further analysis and diagnosis may be required, potentially involving additional network devices, traffic analysis tools, or assistance from network administrators or support teams.