D-Link DGS-1250 User Manual - Page 144

DGS-1250 Series Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Switch Web UI Reference Guide by the user. Once an ARP response has been retrieved by the Switch from that next hop, the route becomes enabled. However, if the ARP entry already exists, an ARP request will not be sent. The Switch also supports a floating static route, which means that the user may create an alternative static route with a different next hop. This secondary next hop device route is considered as a backup static route when the primary static route is down. If the primary route is lost, the backup route will become active and begin forwarding traffic. Entries into the Switch's forwarding table can be made using an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway. To view the following window, click L3 Features > IPv4 Static/Default Route, as shown below: Figure 6-15 IPv4 Static/Default Route Window The fields that can be configured are described below: Parameter IP Address Mask Gateway Backup State Description Enter the IPv4 address for this route here. Tick the Default Route option to use the default route as the IPv4 address. Enter the IPv4 network mask for this route here. Enter the gateway address for this route here. Select the backup state option here. Options to choose from are: • Primary - Specifies the route as the primary route to the destination. • Backup - Specifies the route as the backup route to the destination. Click the Apply button to accept the changes made. Click the Delete button to remove the specific entry. Enter a page number and click the Go button to navigate to a specific page when multiple pages exist. 135