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B-STDX, CBX, and GX Network Management Station Installation Guide
Installing NavisCore
Defining a Static Route to the NMS
To define a static route from the switch to the NMS:
1.
Verify that you are logged in as the root user. You should see a
#
prompt.
2.
Enter the following command:
vi /etc/rc2.d/S98netmgt
The script
/etc/rc2.d/S98netmgt
adds the static route automatically during
system reboot.
3.
While holding down the Shift key, type
G
and press Return to go to the end of the
file.
4.
Type
o
and press Return to open a new line.
5.
Add the following lines to the end of the file:
/usr/sbin/route add net <
switch network number
>
<
gateway IP address>
1
6.
Press the Esc key.
7.
Type
:wq!
and press Return.
8.
Log in as root user. Enter the password when prompted.
9.
Enter the following command to add the static route:
route add net <
switch network number
> <
gateway IP address
> 1
Note –
For the switch network number, use a valid IP address assigned to you by the
American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN).
