Router User’s Guide
Configuring Network Settings
Static Routes
The SpeedStream DSL Router directs data traffic by “learning” source and destination information, then
building a routing table. In some cases, network mappings cannot be learned because of incompatible
addressing schemes. Sometimes a different source and destination path may be desired over the learned
paths for example when your ISP assigns you a static route. In these situations, Static Routes
can be
configured to map a desired pathway.
Use the static routes advanced option to configure static routes to remote equipment. Static routing
allows a pre-defined route to be set for the transmission of data. Static routes take precedence over all
dynamic routing options and also provide enhanced security over dynamic routing.
To configure a static route:
1. Select
Setup>Static Routes
from the left navigation pane of the Web interface. This displays the
“Static Route Configuration” window.
2. Under
Add Route
, type the IP address of the destination device in the
Destination
box.
3. Type the net mask of the destination device in the
Net Mask
box.
4. Optionally, type the IP address where the data packets will be forwarded in the
Next Hop
box.
5. Select a connection type from the
Interface
drop-down menu. This is the interface that will forward
the packets.
6. Click
Apply
. The system responds by adding your new route to the routing table.
7. You can repeat this procedure for each static route you wish to add.
Note:
To edit a static route, click the
Edit
column for the static route you want to edit.
Note:
To delete a static route, click the
Delete
column for the static route you want to delete.
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