Getting Started : Configuring Next-Hops

Configuring Next-Hops
Use the Configuration > Routes page to configure next-hops for management, LAN, and WAN interfaces.
Management Next-Hops
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Management routes specify the default gateways and local IP subnets for the management interfaces.
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In a Dual-Homed Router Mode configuration, you may need to add a static management route for flow redirection between appliances paired for redundancy at the same site.
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The management routes table shows the configured static routes and any dynamically created routes. If you use DHCP, then the appliance automatically creates appropriate dynamic routes. A user cannot delete or add dynamic routes.
WAN Next-Hops
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In an in-line deployment (bridge mode), the wan0 interface displays as bvi0, for bridge virtual interface.
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lan0 ingress traffic is routed to the wan0 next-hop.
lan1 ingress traffic is routed to the wan1 next-hop.
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wan0 ingress traffic is routed to the wan0 next-hop.
lan0 ingress traffic is routed to the lan0 next-hop.
LAN Next-Hops
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For example, to specify 1.1.1.2 as a backup next-hop for 1.1.1.1, the table would contain:
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Selecting Inter-VLAN Routing enables the appliance to route packets over another VLAN when the originally specified VLAN is unavailable.

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