Routing Configuration

In this section you can configure the routing table for the EnGarde Linux system. This is initially configured during the EnGarde installation process but if the physical network was changed since that time or the routing table required updates, this is where it gets done. From here you can define the default route and the static route(s) for the system.

The static route is an explictly defined route. When sending out a packet over the network the static routes will all be searched first. If the packet fails to reach it's destination via the static route(s) it will fall back to the default route, described below.

To add a static route click 'New Static Route'. A new screen will appear.

Network

Enter in the network address of the network this static route is being configured for.

Netmask

Enter the address of the netmask for the network defined in the 'Network' field.

Device

Select from the pull-down menu which ethernet device this static route will be configured for.

When all the fields have been correctly filled in clicking 'Define Route' will create the route and it will now appear on the main 'Routing Configuration' screen as pictured above.

Below the static route configuration is the 'Default Route'. The default route is used when a packet fails to reach it's destination via the defined static route(s). If no static routes are defined the defualt route will always be used.

The default route is configured when you install EnGarde on your system. If you wish to make changes modify the appropriate fields.

Gateway

You will need to enter in the IP address of the gateway you will be using.

Device

This will be the device in your EnGarde system that will be used to access the router. Generally eth0 is used for this.

When changes are done being made click the 'Save Default Route' button for changes to take effect.

• [NOTE:]Only configured interfaces will be displayed.