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Routing
The Router can be configured to use static or dynamic routing. Dynamic rout-
ing automatically adjusts how packets travel on the network, while static routing
specifies a fixed routing path to neighboring destinations.
There are two options in the "Routing" section of the Configure Network
(Home/Office
screen: Basic or Advanced.
)
Basic Select this option for basic routing operation.
Advanced To set up the Router's network bridge for advanced routing:
1. Select Advanced from the "Routing" drop-down menu.
2. Enter a device metric in the "Device Metric" text box. The device metric is
a value used by the Router to determine whether one route is superior to
another, considering parameters such as bandwidth and delay time.
3. Click in the "Default Route" check box to define this device as a the
default route.
4. Click in the "Multicast -
multicasting.
Routing Table
Clicking New Route generates the "New Route" window, where a new route can
be configured.
Internet Connection Firewall
Click in the "Enabled" check box to activate the Router's firewall on the
Bridge connection. Actiontec does NOT recommend activating this feature.
Additional IP Addresses
Clicking New IP Address generates the "Additional
where additional IP addresses can be created to access the Router via the
Network (Home/Office) connection.
Chapter 4 Using Network Connections
Proxy Internal" check box to activate
IGMP
Address Settings" screen,
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