Static Routes - Digisol DG-BG1100U User Manual

4.4.6.2 Static Routes

Networking devices forward packets using route information that is either manually
configured or dynamically learned using a routing protocol. Static routes are manually
configured and define an explicit path between two networking devices. Unlike a
dynamic routing protocol, static routes are not automatically updated and must be
manually reconfigured if the network topology changes. The benefits of using static
routes include security and resource efficiency. Static routes use less bandwidth than
dynamic routing protocols and no CPU cycles are used to calculate and communicate
routes. The main disadvantage to using static routes is the lack of automatic
reconfiguration if the network topology changes.
Static routes can be redistributed into dynamic routing protocols but routes generated
by dynamic routing protocols cannot be redistributed into the static routing table. No
algorithm exists to prevent the configuration of routing loops that use static routes.
Static routes are useful for smaller networks with only one path to an outside network
and to provide security for a larger network for certain types of traffic or links to other
networks that need more control. In general, most networks use dynamic routing
protocols to communicate between networking devices but may have one or two static
routes configured for special cases.
Adding Static Route
Step 1 Enter destination network address.
Step 2 Enter subnet Mask.
Step 3 Enable Use Gateway IP Address and enter IP address.
Step 4 Select use interface.
Step 5 Click Save/Apply to apply the settings.
Remove static route
Select Remove box in the table, and click Remove to apply the settings.
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