Static routes – Grass Valley Network Attached Storage System Serial ATA Network User Guide v.1.0.04 User Manual
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Static Routes
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Static Routes
A static route is a path between two networks. To specify a path by which
NewsShare NAS accesses a computer outside the network (for example, NTP,
DNS, or NIS) and permit outside computers to access NewsShare NAS, choose
Network | Static Routes
. The Static Routes window appears:
NOTE: For information on IP addresses, see “Basics of IP
Addresses” on page 42.
1. Enter the IP address of the external
network
you want NewsShare NAS to
access. This is especially important if you maintain a web server on the
network.
2. Enter the
Gateway
IP address for this static route. A gateway is an entry and
exit point to a network.
3. Specify a
netmask
from the list of compatible netmasks. To determine
compatible netmasks for the network IP address, click
Netmask
.
4. To add the network and gateway IP addresses of this route to the NewsShare
NAS route table, click
Add
.
5. To remove a route, select it and click
Remove
.
NOTE: Changes do not take effect until you reboot through this
software.