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Netra j 3.0 Administrator's Guide

Static Router

A static router relies on the manual addition of routes. Routing information is not exchanged with other routers.

Static routers are typically used in very stable, simple networks. An example of such a network would be a single LAN connected to the Internet or to another network over a PPP link.

If machines on the LAN require a static router, it must be specified as a default router.

To Configure the Netra System as a Static Router
Note -

Before using static routing over PPP links, configure a PPP connection to the remote host using "Modem Administration", and add a static route to the remote host's host address (IP address).

  1. From the Main Administration page, under "Network Connection Administration," click Routing.

    The Routing Administration page is displayed.

  2. Click Configure static router.

    The Static Router Administration page is displayed.

  3. Complete the form using the information in the following table.

    Table 7-7 Static Router Administration

    Option 

    Description 

    Default Router Host Address  

    Host address of the default router for the network. 

    Host/Net 

    Specify whether a destination address is a Network or a Host. If a value of "net" is entered incorrectly, the system attempts to add the routing entry as a "host." 

    Destination Address 

    Network/Host address to which information is routed. 

    Router Host Address 

    Host address of the router used for accessing the destination address.  

    Hop Count 

    A value of 0 or greater. 0 means the Netra server is the router; a value greater than 0 means that another system is the router. 

Note -

If a host address is unreachable at the time of configuration, it is accepted with a warning that the route cannot be accessed. To activate the route once it can be accessed, restart the Netra System, or reconfigure he static router.

To Modify a Static Router

  1. From the Main Administration page, under "Network Connection Administration," click Routing.

    The Routing Administration page is displayed.

  2. Click Modify static router.

  3. Complete the form using the information in Table 7-7.