Configuring proximity route settings
The proximity route feature enables you to associate link groups with efficient routes. Proximity routes can improve user experience over the WAN because traffic is routed over fast routes.
You can use either or both of these methods:
- Static Table—You specify the gateways to use for traffic on destination networks.
- Dynamic Detection—The system polls the network for efficient routes. The algorithm selects a gateway based on latency.
If you configure both, the system checks the static table first for a matching route and, if any, uses it. If there is no matching static route, the system uses dynamic detection.
Before you begin:
- You must have knowledge of IP addresses used in outbound network routes to configure a static route.
- You must have Read-Write permission for Link Load Balance settings.
To configure a proximity route:
- Go to Link Load Balance > Link Group.
- Click the Proximity Route tab.
- Complete the configuration as described in Proximity route rule configuration.
- Save the configuration.
| Type | Guidelines |
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Mode |
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Static Table |
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Type |
Routes that are specified manually have priority over ISP address object entries. |
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ISP Name |
If you use the ISP configuration type, select an ISP address book configuration object. If an address exists in multiple ISP address books, the route entries have priority as follows:
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IP Subnet |
If you use the Subnet configuration type, specify a destination IP address and netmask. |
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Gateway |
Select a gateway configuration object. The gateway must be able to route packets to the destination IP address that you have specified. |
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Dynamic Detect |
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Protocol |
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Aging Period |
The default is 86,400 seconds (24 hours). |
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Retry Number |
The default is 3. |
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Retry Interval |
The default is 3. |