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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). See Fig 1-33.
Figure 1-33: Static Routing
6.3.20
Dynamic Routing
Dynamic Routing allows the Lynx L-510 to automatically adjust to physical
changes in the network. The Lynx L-510, 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 Lynx L-510s on the network. The Direction determines
the direction that RIP routes will be updated. Selecting In means that the
Lynx L-510 will only incorporate received RIP information. Selecting Out
means that the Lynx L-510 will only send out RIP information. Selecting both
means that the Lynx L-510 will incorporate received RIP information and
send out updated RIP information.
The protocol is dependent upon the entire network. Most networks support