Static routing, Special applications – Broadband Products xDSL/Cable User Manual

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Static Routing

You can manually configure a “static” route to remote networks. A Static Route will override
any route learned via the Routing Information Protocol (RIP), if activated. Note that the special
entry, the Default Route, is created automatically during the Setup Wizard process. If the de-
fault route is deleted unintentionally, you must step through the Setup Wizard to restore it.
Destination IP address: The destination IP address of the route.
Subnet Mask:
The subnet mask of the destination IP address.
Gateway IP address:
Configure the IP address of the specified gateway that will be used to
reach the Destination IP address.
Hop Count:
The sum of the hops for this route. This is usually the count of the number of
routers an IP packet must pass through to reach the destination IP address.

Special Applications

Some Internet applications such as Internet messaging and games, Videoconferencing, Inter-
net phones, etc. require special consideration when used from a privately addressed PC.
When the router sees a privately addressed PC attempting to make connection with a Trigger
Port
using the TCP or UDP protocols, it will use the settings configured on this page to allow
connections from the Internet to multiple ports on the private PC. This screen specifies the
public ports to be opened for these applications.




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