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Configuring routes
The term "router" in this chapter refers to both routers and Layer 3 switches. This chapter mainly describes
IPv4 route configuration.
You can perform the following route configurations through the Web interface:
•
Create a static route.
• Display the active route table.
Overview
Upon receiving a packet, a router determines the optimal route based on the destination address and
forwards the packet to the next router in the path. When the packet reaches the last router, it then
forwards the packet to the destination host.
Routing provides the path information that guides the forwarding of packets.
A router selects optimal routes from the routing table, and sends them to the forwarding information base
(FIB) table to guide packet forwarding. Each router maintains a routing table and a FIB table.
You can manually configure routes. Such routes are called static routes.
For more information about the routing table and static routes, see
Layer 3—IP Routing Configuration
Guide in HP MSR Router Series Configuration Guides (V5) .
Creating an IPv4 static route
1. Select Advanced > Route Setup from the navigation tree.
2. Click the Create tab.
The page for configuring static routes appears.