Static Route Example - NETGEAR MR814 Reference Manual

Click the Add button to open the Add/Edit Menu, shown in
1.
Figure 8-5. Static Route Entry and Edit Menu
Type a route name for this static route in the Route Name box under the table.
2.
(This is for identification purpose only.)
Select Private if you want to limit access to the LAN only. The static route will not be reported
3.
in RIP.
Select Active to make this route effective.
4.
Type the Destination IP Address of the final destination.
5.
Type the IP Subnet Mask for this destination.
6.
If the destination is a single host, type 255.255.255.255.
Type the Gateway IP Address, which must be a router on the same LAN segment as the router.
7.
Type a number between 1 and 15 as the Metric value.
8.
This represents the number of routers between your network and the destination. Usually, a
setting of 2 or 3 works, but if this is a direct connection, set it to 1.
Click Apply to have the static route entered into the table.
9.

Static Route Example

As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case:
• Your primary Internet access is through a cable modem to an ISP.
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