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Structure of an IPv4 Routing Table

An indented entry is known as a child route

A route entry is indented if it is the subnet of a classful (class A, B or C network)

Directly connected networks will always be indented (child routes)

The classful network address of this subnet will be shown above the route entry, less indented, and without a source code

That route is known as a parent route

The child route will include the route source and all the forwarding information such as the next-hop address