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Destination Subnet Displays the mask used for destination subnet entries. The Subnet Mask is the IP mask used to divide internet
addresses into blocks (known as subnets). A value of 255.255.255.0 will support 256 IP addresses.
Subnet Mask Displays the mask used for destination subnet entries. The Subnet Mask is the IP mask used to divide internet
addresses into blocks (known as subnets). A value of 255.255.255.0 will support 256 IP addresses.
Gateway Address Displays the IP address of the Gateway used to route the packets to the specified destination subnet. Do not set the
gateway address to any VLAN interface used by the switch.
Interface Displays the interface name with which the destination subnet entries are attached.
Protocol Displays the name of the routing protocol with which this route was obtained. Possible values are:
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Static — Routes are statically added by the operator.
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DHCP — Routes obtained from the DHCP server.
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Connected — Routes automatically installed by the switch for directly connected networks based on interface IP
addresses.
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Kernel/ ICMP — Routes added as a result of receiving an ICMP redirect from an intermediate router.
Active When IP Forwarding is enabled for the selected subnet, a green check displays in the
the subnet as disabled.
4. Select an entry and click the Delete button to remove the selected entry from the IP forwarding
5. Click the Add button to create a new static route. For more information, see
6. Click Enable (to allow) or Disable (to deny) routing between VLANs.
Adding a New Static Route
Use the Add screen to add a new destination subnet, subnet mask, and gateway for routing packets
to a defined destination. Use the screen when an existing destination subnet does not meet the
needs of the network.
To add a new static route:
1. Click the Add button.
2. In the Destination Subnet field, enter an IP address to route packets to a specific destination
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The following details are displayed in the table:
table.
Static Route on page 4-90.
A new Configuration screen displays enabling you to add a new destination subnet, subnet
mask, and gateway for routing packets to a defined destination.
address.
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