TRENDnet TEW-811DRU User Manual page 53

Specifies the next hop to be taken if this route is used. A gateway of 0.0.0.0 implies there is no
next hop, and the IP address matched is directly connected to the router on the interface
specified: LAN or WAN.
Metric
The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the cost of using this route. A value of 1 is
the lowest cost, and 15 is the highest cost. A value of 16 indicates that the route is not
reachable from this router. When trying to reach a particular destination, computers on your
network will select the best route, ignoring unreachable routes.
Interface
Specifies the interface -- LAN or WAN -- that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router,
when this route is used.
Clear
Re-initialize this area of the screen, discarding any changes you have made.
Routes List
The section shows the current routing table entries. Certain required routes are predefined and
cannot be changed. Routes that you add can be changed by clicking the Edit icon or can be
deleted by clicking the Delete icon. When you click the Edit icon, the item is highlighted, and the
"Edit Route" section is activated for editing. Click the Enable checkbox at the left to directly
activate or de-activate the entry.
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