Changing How Data Packets Are Routed - Honeywell Dolphin 75e User Manual

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• Rec route for count hops
Enter the number of hops to record in the IP header; 1–9. This field traces the route of the packets for each hop. The
hop count is the number of network devices between the starting node and the destination node that an IP packet hits
while traveling over a network. The number of hops is recorded in the IP header.
• Timestamp route
Enter the number of timestamps to record for each hop; 1–4 The timestamp is the packet's arrival time at each hop.
Check the box next to Don't Fragment to specify echo request messages are sent with the Don't Fragment flag in the
IP header set to 1. The Echo Request message cannot be fragmented by routers in the path to the destination.

Changing How Data Packets are Routed

The Route
app allows you to view and edit the rules that govern how packets destined for various subnets are routed.
These rules tell the device which gateways on a given interface's subnet may be used to route packets to hosts on other
subnets.
In the Apps list, touch Route
The Route screen opens to the Input screen. Route is organized into three screens: Input, Output, and About. Enter and
execute a command on the Input screen and review the results on the Output screen.
Using the Command Options in the Route App
On the Input screen, touch the box next to access the available Commands (i.e., Add, Delete, Clear or Print).
To add a route:
1. On the Input tab, select Add from the Commands drop-down list.
2. Specify the range of IP addresses to which this rule will apply using the Destination and Netmask fields.
3. Enter the Gateway.
4. Enter the Metric (not always required).
5. Enter the Interface (not always required).
6. Touch Execute. The system verifies your results and the Output screen lets you know if your entry was added suc-
cessfully.
To delete an active route:
1. On the Input tab, select Delete from the Commands drop-down list.
2. Enter the IP address in the Destination field.
3. Touch Execute. The system processes the request and displays how many routes were deleted.
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