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U.S. Robotics SureConnect ADSL Ethernet/USB Router User Guide
Routing Setup
A router forwards data packets between local area networks (LANs) or wide area networks
(WANs). Based on routing tables and routing protocols, routers read the network address in
each transmitted packet. Routers then decide where to send the packet. A router bases this
decision on the best route. The Routing Setup menu allows the user to configure how the
router forwards received IP packets.
RIP Information
Routing Information Protocol (RIP) is a routing protocol and is part of the TCP/IP suite. RIP
determines a route based on the smallest hop count between source and destination. RIP
determines the smallest hop count by communicating with other routers within the network.
Only use RIP if the target router also utilizes RIP.
•RIP Status=On/Off selection.
•Version= Version 1 (RIP1) or Version 2 (RIP2). Should match RIP versions used by other
routers in the network.
To save and install RIP data…
1. Input the data.
2. Click Apply.
Route Configuration
Use the Routing Setup area to add, delete or modify static routes. Static routes are
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