Routing Information Protocol (RIP)

To configure Router4 system information – web-based manager

1. Go to System > Dashboard > Status > System Information.

2. Next to Host Name select Change, and enter “Router4”.

3. Go to Router > Static > Static Routes.

4. Edit the default route and enter the following information:

Destination IP/Mask                 0.0.0.0/0.0.0.0

Device                                         port2 (router2)

Gateway                                     172.20.120.5/255.255.255.0

Distance                                     40

5. Enter a second default route and enter the following information:

Destination IP/Mask                 0.0.0.0/0.0.0.0

Device                                         port3 (router3)

Gateway                                     172.20.120.5/255.255.255.0

Distance                                     40

6. Go to System > Network > Interfaces.

7. Edit port 1 (internal) interface.

8. Set the following information, and select OK.

Alias                                           internal

IP/Network Mask                       10.14.101.104/255.255.255.0

Administrative Access             HTTPS SSH PING

Description                                Internal accounting network

Administrative Status               Up

9. Edit port 2 (router2) interface.

10. Set the following information, and select OK.

Alias                                           router2

IP/Network Mask                       10.14.201.104/255.255.255.0

Administrative Access             HTTPS SSH PING

Description                                Link to R&D network & Internet through Router2

Administrative Status               Up

11. Edit port 3 (router3) interface.

12. Set the following information, and select OK.

Alias                                           router3

IP/Network Mask                       10.14.301.104/255.255.255.0

Administrative Access             HTTPS SSH PING

Description                                Link to R&D network and Internet through Router3

Administrative Status               Up


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