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In the Interface list, select the name of the IP interface on which to transmit
packets intended for this destination.
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In the Gateway Address field, enter the IP address of another router
(reachable on the specified interface) to which packets to the destination
should be forwarded.
If you do not specify a gateway address, it is assumed that the destination is
directly reachable on the specified interface, in which case, the metric defaults
to 0.
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In the Metric field, enter a number to specify the order used when there are
multiple paths. A lower number gets higher precedence. The default is 1.
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In the main Setup window, click Save and Exit.
Configuring IP forwarding
IP forwarding allows the Instant Internet unit to route IP addresses without
modification. Enabling IP forwarding allows all routable IP traffic through with
no filtering, unless filters are defined. By default, IP forwarding is disabled.
If you want to configure IP security (IPsec) for a virtual private network (VPN),
IP forwarding must be enabled.
Enabling IP forwarding
If you have a network interface, you can enable IP forwarding. By default, if two
TCP/IP interfaces are configured on the Instant Internet unit, IP traffic cannot pass
between them. The two interfaces are totally independent IP networks.
IP forwarding lets Instant Internet act as a router in some specialized applications.
Use this feature with caution to ensure that the Instant Internet unit firewall is
maintained at all times. For example, if you have IP Forwarding enabled, then you
should have filters in place to protect your network from various attacks including
Note:
IP forwarding can compromise your network’s security. If you
decide that IP forwarding is necessary to meet your needs, be aware of the
security risks to any computer with a real TCP/IP stack that has an
Internet routable IP address.
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