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Static Routing
Static Routing
Static routes are manually configured routes to remote networks. That is, the route is
predefined and is not discovered by the Routing Information Protocol (RIP), as in dynamic
routing. Static routing allows you to assign a gateway to an IP address or network. If there are
routers on your internal network that do not function with RIP 1 or 2, you can set up a static
route to those routers.
The advantage to using static routing is that network traffic is reduced; thus, static routing is
beneficial for slow Internet connections. Routing using static routes is practical for small
networks. For larger networks, the router needs to dynamically keep track of changes in the
physical wiring of the network, and the use of dynamic routing (RIP) is recommended.
NOTICE: The Static Routing settings are intended for advanced network administrators
only. Do not change these settings unless you are certain of the correct values.
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