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5. Specify the Metric. This determines the maximum number of steps between
network nodes that data packets will travel. A node is any device on the
network (such as a router or switch).
6. The Apply button will temporarily save these settings. To make the change
permanent, click on Tools and select System Commands. On the System
Commands page, click on Save All.
Figure 3-21. Static Routing
Dynamic Routing (6211 Only)
Dynamic Routing allows the CPE to automatically adjust to physical changes in
the network. The CPE, using the RIP protocol, determines the network packets'
route based on the fewest number of hops between the source and the
destination. The RIP protocol regularly broadcasts routing information to other
routers on the network.
To enable Dynamic Routing:
Procedure
1. From the Home screen, click on Advanced.
2. Under Advanced, select Dynamic Routing.
3. Specify the Protocol. The protocol is dependent upon the entire network. Most
networks support RIP v1. If RIP v1 is selected, routing data will be sent in
RIP v1 format. If RIP v2 is selected, routing data will be sent in RIP v2 format
using subnet broadcasting. If RIP V1 Compatible is selected, routing data will
be sent in RIP v2 format using multicasting.
4. Specify the Direction. This determines the direction that RIP routes will be
updated. Selecting In means that the router will only incorporate received RIP
information. Selecting Out means that the router will only send out RIP
information. Selecting both means that the router will incorporate received RIP
information and send out updated RIP information.