Netra Proxy Cache Array User's Manual

Dynamic Router

To Configure the Netra System as a Dynamic Router
  1. Choose Network Connection Administration: RoutingConfigure dynamic router.

    The Dynamic Router Administration page is displayed.

  2. Type the information in the form using Table 10-2.

    Table 10-2 Information Required for Dynamic Routing

    Destination Network/ 

    Host Address  

    Network/Host address to which information is routed. 

    Gateway Host Address 

    Host address of the gateway used for accessing the destination address. If the router is unreachable when this form is configured then it is not used for routing until dynamic routing is reconfigured or the Netra system is restarted. 

    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. 

    Status 

    Active or Passive. Gateways marked active are removed from the routing information if they become inaccessible. Gateways marked passive are part of the routing information until explicitly removed. Routes to passive gateways are also not broadcast to the other systems on the network.  

    Dynamic Routing Information over Point-to-Point Links? 

    Enables or disables RIP over PPP links. Choices: Yes or No 

To Modify a Dynamic Router
  1. Choose Network Connection Administration: Routing > Modify dynamic router.

  2. Make the changes in the form using Table 10-2.