FVS338 ProSafe VPN Firewall 50 Reference Manual

5.Type the Destination IP Address or network of the route’s final destination.

6.Enter the IP Subnet Mask for this destination. If the destination is a single host, enter

255.255.255.255.

Figure 3-4

7.From the Interface pull-down menu, selection the physical network interface (Broadband, Dialup, or LAN) through which this route is accessible.

8.Enter the Gateway IP Address (which must be a firewall on the same LAN segment as the firewall) of the gateway through which the destination host or network can be reached.

9.Enter the Metric value that determines the priority of the route. If multiple routes to the same destination exist, the route with the lowest metric is chosen. Usually, a setting of 2 or 3 works, but if this is a direct connection, set it to 1.

10.Click Apply to save the static route to the Static Routes table.

Static Route Example

For example, a static route is needed if:

Your primary Internet access is through a cable modem to an ISP.

LAN Configuration

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