Configuring Static Routes
Use the Static Routes window for help on how to add a
static network/subnet route to the router's IP configuration.
When dynamic routing information is not available for a particular destination, static
routes are used. The destination is specified by an IP address (ip-network/subnet) with an
address mask (ip-mask).
The route to the destination is specified by the IP address of the next hop and the
cost of routing the packet to the destination. The next hop must be on the same subnet as
one of the routers directly connected interfaces.
Adding a Static Route
Procedure:
Step |
Action |
1 |
Click Add. The Static Routes
Add/Modify window appears with zeros in all fields. |
2 |
Enter a destination network/subnet IP
address in the Destination field. |
3 |
Enter a subnet mask in the Mask field. |
4 |
Enter a next-hop router IP address in the
Next Router field. |
5 |
Enter a cost in the Cost field. |
6 |
Click Apply. The destination
network/subnet IP address is added to the router's configuration. |
Modifying a Static Route
Procedure:
Step |
Action |
1 |
From the list of network IP addresses
displayed, click the Mod button associated with the network IP address you want to
modify. The Static Routes Add/Modify window appears displaying the network IP
address you selected. |
2 |
Enter a new destination network/subnet IP
address, if appropriate, in the Destination field. |
3 |
Enter a new subnet mask, if appropriate, in
the Mask field. |
4 |
Enter a new next-hop router IP address, if
appropriate, in the Next Router field. |
5 |
Click Apply. The destination
network/subnet IP address is modified in the router's configuration. |
Deleting a Static Route
Procedure:
Step |
Action |
1 |
From the list of network IP addresses
displayed, click the Del button associated with the network IP address you want to
delete. The Static Routes Add/Modify window appears displaying the network IP
address you selected. |
2 |
Enter 0.0.0.0 in the Destination field. |
3 |
Click Apply. The destination
network/subnet IP address is deleted from the router's configuration. |
Field Descriptions
Destination |
Network address of the route. |
Mask |
Subnet mask of the IP address. |
Next
Router |
Next hop IP address for a packet that
passes through this router. |
Cost |
Cost of using the route. |
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