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Configuring Static Routes
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Once IP interfaces have been configured, the switch functions as a multilayer routing switch,
operating at either Layer 2 or 3 as required. All IP packets are routed directly between local
interfaces, or indirectly to remote interfaces using static routing. All other packets for non-IP
protocols (for example, NetBuei, NetWare or AppleTalk) are switched based on MAC addresses).
To route traffic between remote IP interfaces, the switch should be recognized by other network
nodes as an IP router by redirection from another router via the ICMP process used by various
routing protocols.
If another router is designated as the default gateway, then the switch will pass packets to this
router for any unknown hosts or subnets.
To configure a default gateway for IPv4, use the static routing table as described on
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enter 0.0.0.0 for the IP address and subnet mask, and then specify this switch itself or another
router as the gateway.
Configuring Static Routes
You can manually enter static routes in the routing table using the IP > Routing > Static Routes
(Add) page. Static routes may be required to force the use of a specific route to a subnet. Static
routes do not automatically change in response to changes in network topology, so you should only
configure a small number of stable routes to ensure network accessibility.
CLI References
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Command Usage
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Up to 64 static routes can be configured.
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The first matching route stored in the routing table will be used.
Parameters
These parameters are displayed in the web interface:
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Destination IP Address – IP address of the destination network, subnetwork, or host.
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Netmask – Network mask for the associated IP subnet. This mask identifies the host address
bits used for routing to specific subnets.
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Next Hop – IP address of the next router hop used for this route.
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Distance – An administrative distance indicating relative weight of a route. This weight is used
to determine the next hop router when there is more than one entry to the same destination in
the static routing table. (Range: 1-255, Default: 1)
Interface
To configure static routes:
1. Click IP, Routing, Static Routes.
2. Select Add from the Action List.
3. Enter the destination address, subnet mask, and next hop router.
4. Click Apply.