SMC Networks WGBR14-N - annexe 1 Manual page 53

Gateway: Specifies the next hop to be taken if this route is used. A gateway of
0.0.0.0 implies there is no next hop, and the IP address matched is directly
connected to the router on the interface specified: LAN or WAN.
Interface: Specifies the interface -- LAN or WAN -- that the IP packet must use to
transit out of the router, when this route is used.
Metric: The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the cost of using this
route. A value of 1 is the lowest cost, and 15 is the highest cost. A value of 16
indicates that the route is not reachable from this router. When trying to reach a
particular destination, computers on your network will select the best route, ignoring
unreachable routes.
Save: Saves the new or edited route in the following list. When finished updating the
routing table, you must still click the Save Settings button at the top of the page to
make the changes effective and permanent.
Routes List
The section shows the current routing table entries. Certain required routes are
predefined and cannot be changed. Routes that you add can be changed by clicking
the Edit icon, or deleted by clicking the Delete icon. When you click the Edit icon, the
item is highlighted, and the "Edit Route" section is activated for editing.
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