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here. For a standard Class C IP domain, the network address is the first three fields of the New
Destination IP, while the last field should be 0. The Subnet Mask identifies which portion of an IP
address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion. For a full Class C Subnet,
the Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. The Gateway IP address should be the IP address of the
gateway device that allows for contact between the Gateway and the remote network or host.
The Hop Count determines the maximum number of steps between network nodes that data
packets will travel. A node is any device on the network (such as a router or switch)
To enable Static Routing, from the Home screen, click Advanced and under Advanced, select
Static Routing. Figure 17 illustrates a typical Static Route.
Figure 17 (Static Routing)
The apply button will temporarily save this connection. To make the change permanent you need
to click on
Save Settings
(at the side of the page). At the system commands page, click on
Save
All
.
4.6.9 Dynamic Routing
Dynamic Routing allows the ADSL Router to automatically adjust to physical changes in the
network. The ADSL Router, using the RIP protocol, determines the network packets’ route based
on the fewest number of hops between the source and the destination. The RIP protocol regularly
broadcasts routing information to other ADSL Routers on the network.
The Direction determines the direction that RIP routes will be updated. Selecting In means that
the ADSL Router will only incorporate received RIP information. Selecting Out means that the
ADSL Router will only send out RIP information. Selecting both means that the ADSL Router will
incorporate received RIP information and send out updated RIP information.
The protocol is dependent upon the entire network. Most networks support Rip v1. If RIP v1 is
selected, routing data will be sent in RIP v1 format. If Rip V2 is selected, routing data will be sent
in RIP v2 format using subnet broadcasting. If Rip V1 Compatible is selected, routing data will be
sent in RIP v2 format using multicasting.
