Static Route Example - NETGEAR HR314 Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the Model HR314 802.11a Hi-Speed Wireless Router
Select a number and click the Edit button to open the Edit Menu, shown in
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Figure 8-5. Static Route Entry and Edit Menu
Type a route name for this static route in the Route Name box under the table.
2.
(This is for identification purpose only.)
Select Private if you want to limit access to the LAN only. The static route will not be reported
3.
in RIP.
Select Active to make this route effective.
4.
Type the Destination IP Address of the final destination.
5.
Type the IP Subnet Mask for this destination.
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If the destination is a single host, type 255.255.255.255.
Type the Gateway IP Address, which must be a router on the same LAN segment as the router.
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Type a number between 1 and 15 as the Metric value.
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This represents the number of routers between your network and the destination. Usually, a
setting of 2 or 3 works, but if this is a direct connection, set it to 1.
Click Apply to have the static route entered into the table.
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Static Route Example

As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case:
• Your primary Internet access is through a cable modem to an ISP.
• You have an ISDN router on your home network for connecting to the company where
you are employed. This router's address on your LAN is 192.168.0.99.
• Your company's network is 134.177.0.0.
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Advanced Configuration of the Router
8-5.