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The Static Routes form allows you to add routes manually. The Routing Table defines which interface should transmit an IP packet based on destination IP information. Static routes are a quick and effective way to route data from one subnet to another.The example shows the fields and menus that appear when the Default route type is selected from the Route pull-down menu.The following figure shows the fields and menus that appear when the Network route type is selected from the Route pull-down menu.The following figure shows the fields and menus that appear when the Host route type is selected from the Route pull-down menu.The following table describes the fields that appear when you select a routing type from the New/Modify Route dialog boxes.
Appears only when Network route is selected. Type the IP address of the destination network. Appears only when Network route is selected. Type the netmask of the destination network. Appears only when Host route is selected. Type the IP address of the destination host. [Adjacent field]
1. Go to Network - Static Routes. The Static Routes form displays.
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• To add a static route, select the Add button from the form. The system invokes the New/Modify Route dialog box.
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3. If you selected Network, perform the following steps.
4. If you selected Host, type the IP address of the destination host in the Host IP field.
5. Select Gateway or Interface from the Go to pull-down menu and enter the address of the gateway or the name of the interface in the adjacent field.
6. Click apply changes.