Web Interface Settings Glossary 73
Routes Menu (IP Tree)Network Address
Defines the IP address of a network where data should be routed. This address is compared
against the destination address of all IP datagrams that pass through the Eicon1530. If a match
is found, the IP datagram is routed to the profile you specify under Interface.
Data is transported in frames on an Ethernet LAN or packets on an X.25 network. This is
similar to datagrams on TCP/IP networks.
Mask Length
Defines the mask associated with the network address. Mask length determines how many bits
in the address are significant for routing. Each of the four decimal numbers that make up an IP
address is represented by 8 bits. For example, if you specify the network address 213.119.13.1,
then:
• an 8-bit mask routes on 213.0.0.0
• a 16-bit mask routes on 213.119.0.0
• a 24-bit mask routes on 213.119.13.0
• a 32-bit mask routes on 213.119.13.1
Gateway Address
This setting is used only when you select LAN for the Interface parameter. It enables you to
route traffic to a device on the Ethernet LAN, instead of out to the external network via a
profile. Usually this is the address of a gateway that provides access to another network.
Interface
Defines the profile that will be used to route data. The profile you choose should establish a
connection to the proper destination so that routing is successful.
If you select LAN, data is routed to the gateway address you specify, which must be reachable
on the local Ethernet LAN created by the Eicon1530.
Select NONE to disable the route.
Metric
Metrics determine the weight of a route.
If two identical routes exist, then the Eicon 1530 uses the route with the lower metric.
Range: 1-15. Specify 16 to indicate that the route should never be used.
Default: 1.