Static

The static routing table allows you to enter static routes.
On delivery, the preferences are set so that the Switch gives preference to statically entered routes over dynamically entered routes (refer Preferences).

Tab. Table for static routes

Parameter

Meaning

Destination

IP address of the destination network

Destination Mask

Network mask for the IP address of the destination network

Next Hop

IP address of the next router on the path to the destination network.

Preference

The importance of this entry, on the basis of which this route is considered in selecting the best route. As a default, the dialog takes the value from the table in the preference dialog (refer Preferences). A preference with the value 255 means “cannot be reached”, i.e. the route is not used.

Track ID

Identification number of the tracking object whereby if this object changes its status to down, the device deletes this route from the current routing table (refer Current).


Buttons

Tab. Buttons (Forts.)

Button

Meaning

“Set”

Transfers the changes to the volatile memory (RAM) of the device. To permanently save the changes afterwards, you open the Basic Settings:Load/Save dialog and click “Save”.

“Reload”

Updates the fields with the values that are saved in the volatile memory (RAM) of the device.

“Create”

Adds a new table entry.

“Remove”

Removes the selected table entry.

“Help”

Opens the online help.