An administrative user can select the Static Routes option from the Network Configuration menu to configure static routes.If judiciously used, static routes can sometimes reduce routing problems and routing traffic overhead. If injudiciously used, when a network fails, static routes can block packets that would otherwise be able to find alternate routes around the point of failure if dynamic-routing were in effect.Selecting Static Routes under Configure>Network brings up the Static Routes Action Menu, as shown in the following screen.The following diagram lists the configuration screens accessed under Configure>Network>Static Routes.The following table shows the static routes screens that appear when one of the actions (Add, Edit, or Delete) is selected.
Appears only when the Edit and Delete options are selected. Choices include the “default” route entry and any previously-configured static routes. Types of routes: “host,” “net,” or “default.” Note: A default route is used to direct packets that are addressed to networks not listed in the routing table. Appears only when “net” is selected from the “Host or Net Route” screen. Netmask for the destination. Appears only when “Gateway (gw)” is selected from the “Gateway or Device” menu. Gateway IP address. Appears only when “Network Device” is selected from the “Gateway or Device” menu. Interface name (such as eth0).