A private static route is not reported in RIP.
7. To prevent the route from becoming active after you click the Apply button, clear the Active check
box.
In some situations, you might want to set up a static route but keep it disabled until a later time. By
default, the Active check box is selected and a route becomes active after you click the Apply button.
8. Enter the settings as described in the following table.
DescriptionField
Enter the IP address for the final destination of the route.Destination IP Address
Enter the IP subnet mask for the final destination of the route.IP Subnet Mask
If the destination is a single host, enter 255.255.255.255.
Enter the IP address of the gateway.Gateway IP Address
The IP address of the gateway must be on the same LAN segment as
the router.
Enter a number from 1 through 15.Metric
This value 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.
9. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved. The static route is added to the table on the Static Routes page.
Change a Static Route
You can change an existing static route.
To change a static route:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
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