Route Preference Setting - D-Link DXS-3326GSR Manual

The following fields can be set:
Parameter
IP Address <0.0.0.0>
Subnet Mask
<0.0.0.0>
Gateway IP <0.0.0.0>
Metric (1-65535) < 1 >
Backup State
<Primary>
Click Apply to implement changes made.

Route Preference Setting

Route Preference is a way for routers to select the best path when there are two or more different routes to the same
destination from two different routing protocols. The majority of routing protocols are not compatible when used in
conjunction with each other. This Switch supports and may be configured for many routing protocols, as a stand-alone
switch or more importantly, in utilizing the stacking function and Single IP Managemant of the Switch. Therefore, the
ability to exchange route information and select the best path is essential to optimal use of the Switch and its capabilities.
The first decision the Switch will make in selecting the best path is to consult the Route Preference Settings table of the
switch. This table can be viewed by clicking Configuration > Layer 3 IP Networking > Route Preference Settings, and
it holds the list of possible routing protocols currently implemented on the Switch, along with a Preference value which
determines which routing protocol will be the most dependable to route packets. Below is a list of the default route
preferences set on the Switch.
DXS-3326GSR Gigabit Layer 3 Switch
Figure 7- 8. Static/Default Route Settings – Add window
Description
Allows the entry of an IP address that will be a static entry into the Switch's Routing
Table.
Allows the entry of a subnet mask corresponding to the IP address above.
Allows the entry of an IP address of a gateway for the IP address above.
Allows the entry of a routing protocol metric representing the number of routers
between the Switch and the IP address above.
The user may choose between Primary and Backup. If the Primary Static/Default
Route fails, the Backup Route will support the entry. Please note that the Primary
and Backup entries cannot have the same Gateway.
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