Chapter 7 IP Routing

Configuration System IP Routing Default Gateways

Default Gateway

Enter the IP address of the default gateway or router. Use dotted decimal notation; for example, 192.168.12.77. This address must not be the same as the IP address configured on any VPN 3002 interface. If you do not use a default gateway, enter 0.0.0.0 (the default entry).

To delete a configured default gateway, enter 0.0.0.0.

The default gateway must be reachable from a VPN 3002 interface, and it is usually on the public network. The Manager displays a warning screen if you enter an IP address that is not on one of its interface networks, and it displays a dialog box if you enter an IP address that is not on the public network.

Metric

Enter the metric, or cost, for the route to the default gateway. Use a number from 1 to 16, where 1 is the lowest cost. The routing subsystem always tries to use the least costly route. For example, if this route uses a low-speed line, you might assign a high metric so the system will use it only if all high-speed routes are unavailable.

Apply / Cancel

To apply the settings for default gateways, and to include your settings in the active configuration, click Apply. The Manager returns to the Configuration System IP Routing screen. If you configure a Default Gateway, it also appears in the Static Routes list on the Configuration System IP Routing Static Routes screen.

Reminder:

To save the active configuration and make it the boot configuration, click the Save Needed icon at the top of the Manager window.

To discard your entries, click Cancel. The Manager returns to the Configuration System IP Routing screen.

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VPN 3002 specifications

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