TMS zl Management and Configuration Guide ST.1.0.090213
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Routing
Static Routing
When you configure a static route, the TMS zl Module requires you to enter
a prefix length for the destination address. When the module looks for a
route that matches a packet’s destination, it only compares the bits
specified by the prefix.
■ Gateway Address
The gateway address is the IP address for the router that is the next hop
toward the destination. For example, for the TMS zl Module in Figure 9-
1, Router A is the next hop to the network that is directly connected to
Router B.
■ Metric
The metric is a value between 0and255 that indicates the distance to the
destination address or the cost of the route. Generally, the higher the
metric, the further to the destination. If two routes have the same desti-
nation, the route with the lower metric is preferred. With static routes,
you set the metric manually, so you can set the cost however you want to
force the module to prefer the route that you want it to prefer.
To view your current static routes, select Network > Routing > Static Routes.
Figure 9-2. Network > Routing > Static Routes Window
When you use static routing in exclusion of other routing protocols, the router
will not share its routing table with other routers. This means that the hosts
serviced by this router will only be able to reach a destination if you add an
entry for that destination.
To add a static route to your network, complete the following steps:
1. Access the Network > Routing > Static Routes window.
2. Click Add Static Route. The Add Static Route window is displayed.