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Create New Add a new static route.
# The sequence number for this route.
IP The destination IP address for this route.
Mask The netmask for this route.
Gateway The IP address of the first next hop router to which this route directs traffic.
Device The name of the FortiGate interface through which to route traffic.
Distance The administrative distance for the route.
Delete, Edit, Delete, edit, or move a static route in the list.
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Figure 59: Static route configuration
Destination Enter the destination IP address and netmask for this route. The value
IP/Mask 0.0.0.0/0.0.0.0 is reserved for the default route.
Gateway Enter the IP address of the first next hop router to which this route directs
traffic.
Device Select the name of the FortiGate interface through which to route traffic.
Distance Enter the administrative distance for the route. Using administrative distance
you can specify the relative priorities of different routes to the same
destination. A lower administrative distance indicates a more preferred route.
Distance can be an integer from 1-255.
To add or edit a static route
1 Go to Router > Static > Static Route.
2 Select Create New to add a new route or select the edit icon beside an existing route
to edit that route.
3 Enter the Destination IP address and netmask for the route.
4 Add the Gateway IP address.
5 For Device, select the FortiGate interface through which to route traffic for this route.
6 If required, change the administrative Distance.
7 Select OK.
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