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NAT / Static Routing
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3.1.3 NAT / Static Routing Network address translations (NAT) shares a single public IP address to multiple computers. All computers must be assigned a valid public IP address to be able to get connected to Internet, but Internet service providers provide very few public IP addresses to each user based on service plans, usually 1 for each household. Therefore, it's necessary to use NAT technology to share a single Internet IP address to multiple computers on a same local network, so everyone can get connected to Internet. The NAT function is enabled by default; to disable it, you need to enable Static Routing by checking the "Enable Static Routing" box. Do not disable NAT unless you have professional knowledge on routing. Please follow the following instructions to set Static Routing parameters: Parameter Enable Static Routing Destination LAN IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway Hop Count Interface Add Reset Description Check/uncheck to disable/enable the NAT function. Enter the IP Address of the destination LAN. Enter the Subnet Mask of the destination LAN. This is the gateway IP Address where packets are sent. Input the gateway IP Address. Enter the maximum number of steps between network nodes that data packets will travel. A node is any device on the network, such as a computer, print server, or router. This interface tells you whether the Destination IP Address is on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the WAN (Internet). Click on Add to add the routing rule to Router's routing table. You can also click 'Reset' button to clear all data you entered. 35