User`s guide

SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features
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RIP (Routing Information Protocol)
RIP (Routing Information Protocol) is based on distance algorithms that calculate the shortest distance
between two points on the network based on the addresses of the originating devices. The shortest path is
determined by the number of hops between these two points. RIP also allows for the receiving of routing
updates from the devices connected to the gateway.
1. Click the “Configure the RIP protocol for advanced routing” hyperlink. The system responds with
the “RIP Configuration” window.
Figure 48: RIP Window
2. Select one of the following options from under the “RIP Version” heading and next to the connection
of your choice:
• 1: Provides essential RIP packet formatting for routing information packets.
• 2: Provides enhanced packet formatting for routing information packets by providing the
following:
• IP Address: Specifies an IP address for the routing entry.
• Subnet Mask: Specifies a mask for the routing entry.
• Next Hop: IP address of the next hop where the packets should be forwarded.
• Metric: Shows how many routers the routing packet has crossed to its
destination.
• 1&2: A combination of both types of RIP packets.
3. Select an “Active Mode” checkbox next to a corresponding connection to enable it.
4. Click Apply. The system responds with the “Your Settings Have Been Saved” window.
5. Optionally, click Reboot if you wish for the settings to immediately be implemented. The system
responds by restarting your gateway.