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Field

Description

Subnet

Mask

Indicates which parts of the destination address refer to the

network and which parts refer to a computer on the network.

Refer to Appendix 11, for an explanation of network masks.

The default route uses a 0.0.0.0 for subnet mask.

Gateway

Gateway IP address

Interface

Available option include AUTO, Eth0 (LAN), Eth1 (WAN),

PPPoE:0 (unnumbered), PPPoE:1 (1st PPPoE session),

PPPoE:2 (2nd PPPoE session). These options are

selectable from the drop-down list. If AUTO is selected, the

router will automatically assign an interface to route the

packets based on the gateway IP address.

7.3.2 Adding Static Routes

Figure 7.3. Static Route Configuration

Follow these instructions to add a static route to the routing table.

1. Open the

Static Route configuration page by clicking the

Advanced ->Static Route menu.

2. Enter static routes information such as destination IP address,

destination subnet mask, gateway IP address and the interface

in the corresponding fields.

For a description of these fields, refer to Table 7.2. Static

Route Configuration Parameters.
To create a route that defines the default gateway for your

LAN, enter 0.0.0.0 in both the Destination IP Address and

Subnet Mask fields.

3. Click

Add to add a new route.

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