Gateway

Overview

A gateway is a networking hardware component that acts as a crucial point for data movement within a network, connecting it to external networks and ensuring data routing across different network segments.

Functionality

The Gateway in the ZWAN controller provides essential routing capabilities with the following functionalities:

1. Adding a Default Gateway – Define the default path for outbound traffic.
2. Adding and Deleting Static Routes – Customize network paths for specific destinations.
3. Listing Routes by Protocol – View routes managed through Auto, Static, OSPF, and BGP protocols.
4. Enabling IP Forwarding – Allow routing between different network interfaces.

Configuration Parameters

Adding a Default Gateway

Define the default path for network traffic when no specific route exists.

Adding a Static Route

Add custom static routes to manage traffic paths for specific network destinations.

Listing Routes and Enabling IP Forwarding

Display routes across Auto, Static, OSPF, and BGP protocols, and configure IP Forwarding settings.

Use Cases

1. Multi-WAN Setup – Set up different gateway routes for multi-WAN configurations.
2. Custom Routing for Network Segmentation – Use static routes to direct traffic to specific segments within a network, enhancing security and traffic control.
3. Optimized Path Management – Enable IP forwarding and protocol-based routing to improve data flow within complex networks.

Known Limitations

• Only 99 static routes can be created per zWAN controller.