Nortel Networks 40M2420 manual Setup Part 5 Final Steps, IP Routing

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4.The system prompts you to configure another default gateway:

Enter default gateway number: (1-132)

Repeat the steps in this section until all default gateways have been configured. When all default gateways have been configured, press <Enter> without specifying any number.

IP Routing

When IP interfaces are configured for the various subnets attached to your switch, IP routing between them can be performed entirely within the switch. This eliminates the need to send inter-subnet communication to an external router device. Routing on more complex networks, where subnets may not have a direct presence on the GbE Switch Module, can be accomplished through configuring static routes or by letting the switch learn routes dynamically.

This part of the Setup program prompts you to configure the various routing parameters.

1.At the prompt, enable or disable forwarding for IP Routing:

Enable IP forwarding? [y/n]

Enter y to enable IP forwarding. To disable IP forwarding, enter n.To keep the current setting, press <Enter>.

Setup Part 5: Final Steps

1.When prompted, decide whether to restart Setup or continue:

Would you like to run from top again? [y/n]

Enter y to restart the Setup utility from the beginning, or n to continue.

2.When prompted, decide whether you wish to review the configuration changes:

Review the changes made? [y/n]

Enter y to review the changes made during this session of the Setup utility. Enter n to continue without reviewing the changes. We recommend that you review the changes.

3.Next, decide whether to apply the changes at the prompt:

Apply the changes? [y/n]

Enter y to apply the changes, or n to continue without applying. Changes are normally applied.

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