Using the Static Routes page, you can create and set parameters for static routes.
Prefix for new Static Route field: Specifies a network prefix that defines the network for the static route .
Range: Valid IP address.
Mask length field: Specifies the network mask for the new route.
Range: 0-32
Default static route field: Enables/Disables a default static route, where all traffic is routed.
Options: on/off
Default: off
Route field: Enables/Disables the static route with the IP address and mask displayed to the left of the on/off buttons.
Options: on/off
Default: on
Next Hop field: Specifies the IP address that you are forwarding packets to. This address must be a host address for one of the attached networks external to the local router.
Range: Valid IP address.
Reject field: Causes packets to be dropped rather than forwarded, and unreachable messages to be sent to the packet originators. Specifying this option causes this route to be installed as a reject route.
Options: On/Off
Default: Off
Black Hole field: Causes packets to be dropped rather than forwarded, but no unreachable messages are sent. When this field is enabled, the next hop IP address must be 127.0.0.1 (local loopback address).
Options: On/Off
Default: Off
Default Gateway field: Specifies the IP address of the default gateway. This field applies only if the Default static route field is turned on. This address must be a host address for one of the attached networks external to the local router.
Range: Valid IP address.
Apply button: Applies the parameters on the current page to the running system.