Configure Static Routes for theManagement InterfaceWhen an IP address that a protocol uses and a static management route exists for the same prefix, theprotocol route takes precedence over the static management route.To configure a static route for the management port, use the following command.• Assign a static route to point to the management interface or forwarding router.CONFIGURATION modemanagement route ip-address mask {forwarding-router-address | ManagementEthernetslot/port}Example of the show ip management-route CommandTo view the configured static routes for the management port, use the show ip management-routecommand in EXEC privilege mode.Dell#show ip management-routeDestination Gateway State Route Source----------- ------- ----- ------------10.11.0.0/16 ManagementEthernet 0/0 Connected Connected172.16.1.0/24 10.11.198.4 Active StaticEnabling Directed BroadcastBy default, the system drops directed broadcast packets destined for an interface. This default settingprovides some protection against denial of service (DoS) attacks.To enable the switch to receive directed broadcasts, use the following command.• Enable directed broadcast.INTERFACE modeip directed-broadcastTo view the configuration, use the show config command in INTERFACE mode.Resolution of Host NamesDomain name service (DNS) maps host names to IP addresses. This feature simplifies commands such asTelnet and FTP by allowing you to enter a name instead of an IP address.Dynamic resolution of host names is disabled by default. Unless you enable the feature, the system resolvesonly host names entered into the host table with the ip host command.IPv4 Routing 551
