Linksys RT31P2 - Manual (Page 32)

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
24 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing
The Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure the Network Address Translation (NAT), dynamic routing,
and static routing settings.
Advanced Routing
NAT. NAT is a security feature that is enabled by default. It enables the Router to translate IP addresses of your
local area network to a different IP address for the Internet. To disable NAT, click the Disable radio button.
(When NAT is disabled, the DHCP server feature is also disabled.)
Dynamic Routing. This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to physical changes in the network’s
layout and exchange routing tables with the other router(s). The Router determines the network packets’ route
based on the fewest number of hops between the source and the destination.
Transmit RIP Version. To use dynamic routing for transmission of network data, select the protocol you want:
RIP1, RIP1-Compatible, or RIP2.
Receive RIP Version. To use dynamic routing for reception of network data, select the protocol you want, RIP1
or RIP2.
Static Routing. Use this feature to set up a static router between the Router and another network. (A static route
is a pre-determined pathway that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network.) To create
a static route, alter the following settings:
Select Entry. Select the number of the static route from the drop-down menu. The Router supports up to 20
static route entries.
Enter Route Name. Enter a name for the static route, using a maximum of 25 alphanumeric characters.
Figure 5-12: Setup Tab -
Advanced Routing