Configuring static routes
You configure a static route to enable you to connect to the web UI and CLI from a remote location, like your desk.
Before you begin:
- You must have Read-Write permission for System settings.
To configure a static route:
- Go to System > Network > Static Route.
- Click Add to display the configuration editor.
- Complete the configuration as described in the figure/table below.
- Save the configuration.
Static route configuration page
Static route configuration guidelines
| Settings | Guidelines |
|---|---|
| Interface | Select the network interface that uses the static route. |
| Destination IP/mask | Destination IP address and network mask of packets that use this static route, separated by a slash ( / ) or space. The value 0.0.0.0/0 is a default route, which matches all packets |
| Gateway | IP address of the next-hop router for the FortiDDoS-F management computer. |
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To configure a static route using the CLI:
config system default-gateway edit <route_number> set destination <destination_ipv4/mask> set gateway <gateway_ipv4> set interface {mgmt1 | mgmt2} end |