Connection name
The name of the link.
IP Address(s)
You can have up to 4 IP networks, each with a separate IP address running over one IP LAN
link.
Routing Protocol
The protocol used: RIP 1, RIP 2, Triggered RIP 1 (WAN only), Triggered RIP 2 (WAN
only) or static routing.
RIP Metric
Between 1 and 15. Usually 1 for LAN links and >1 for WAN links, 15 indicates the
network is inaccessible.
BOOTP Forwarding
Forward or discard BOOTP and DHCP packets on the link.
Proxy ARP
The device will respond to ARP requests from devices on the LAN that do not use the router
as the primary gateway. The device will not respond to ARP requests from remote hosts
across the WAN interface.
Send ICMP Advertisements
Valid input: Enable or disable
Default value: Enable
Function: ICMP advertisements provides new members of a VLAN with the correct Default
Gateway IP address.
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