Network Setup > Routes - Multitech RouteFinder RF850 User Manual

Network Setup > Routes
Routing information is used by every computer connected to a network to identify whether it is sending a data
packet directly to the Firewall or passing it on to another network. There are two types of routes used by the
firewall, interface routes that describe routing entries for directly connected networks and static routes that
describe routes which are to be routed using a secondary router. You can add and delete entries in both these
type of routes.
The RouteFinder itself adds routing entries for directly connected networks. These routes are called Interface
Routes. Further entries for networks in which the RouteFinder itself is NOT a member must be made manually
(e.g., if there is a second router on the network and a particular network is to be routed to it, for example if the
second router is to be responsible for this network).
Add Routes
Interface Route
Select an already defined network and a network card. The entries are confirmed by clicking the
Add button. Also, existing entries can be deleted by highlighting the entry and clicking the
Delete button.
Note: While adding a route, if the network cannot be reached through that interface, the route
will not be added.
Add Routes - Static Route
This selection defines networks that are not directly connected, but are connected through a
secondary router or gateway. Select an already defined network for the drop-down list. Enter
the external IP address which will act as a gateway for this network. Confirm your entry by
clicking the Add button. Existing entries can be deleted by highlighting the entry and clicking the
Delete button.
Note: The specified gateway should be reachable first. This means that a static route should
already be configured for the gateway.
Delete a Route
Select a Route from the table and click the Delete button. When deleting a Route, the interface
adapts accordingly.
Note: You can view the Routing Table in Statistics & Logs > Networks > Routing Table.
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