Asus DSL-X11 - Manual (Page 62)

DSL-X11 User Manual
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Static routes can be redistributed into dynamic routing protocols but routes
generated by dynamic routing protocols cannot be redistributed into the static
routing table. No algorithm exists to prevent the configuration of routing loops that
use static routes.
Static routes are useful for smaller networks with only one path to an outside
network and to provide security for a larger network for certain types of traffic or
links to other networks that need more control. In general, most networks use
dynamic routing protocols to communicate between networking devices but may
have one or two static routes configured for special cases.
Adding Static Route
Step 1 Enter destination network address.
Step 2 Enter subnet Mask.
Step 3 Enable Use Gateway IP Address and enter IP address.
Step 4 Select use interface.
Step 5 Click Save/Apply to apply the settings.
Remove static route
Select Remove box in the table, and click Remove to apply the settings.
3.4.7 DNS
Domain Name System (or Service or Server) (DNS) is an Internet service that
translates domain names into IP addresses. Because domain names are