Static Route Configuration in SECUI Bluemax Next Generation Firewall

In enterprise networking, routing is like a roadmap. If it’s not configured properly, traffic can go the wrong way, or worse, get dropped altogether. That’s why understanding how to set up Static Routes on your Bluemax Next Generation Firewall is a must.

This feature is especially helpful when you want specific traffic to follow a particular route, whether it’s directing traffic to a head office router, a VPN tunnel, or a backup ISP.

If you're looking for a straightforward but thorough guide, this one’s made for you.

Figure 0.1 Network Topology

1. Login to Bluemax Next Generation Firewall

Start by logging in to the Bluemax Next Generation Firewall web interface via your browser. Make sure you're using an account with admin-level access.

Figure 1.1 Login Page

2. Navigate to Routing Settings

After logging in, go to:

System > System Configuration > Routing Settings

Figure 2.1 System Menu

3. Add a New Static Route

In the Routing Settings panel, find Static Routing and click Add.

Figure 3.1 Routing Settings

This will open the Static Routing Entry form where you define your route. You’ll have two gateway options:

1. Default Gateway Use this for sending all outbound traffic to the internet (0.0.0.0/0). Choose this if you want all outbound traffic to exit via the main gateway.

Figure 3.2 Default Gateway

2. Specific Network Gateway Use this when you want routing to apply only to a specific network (e.g., 192.168.20.0/24). Perfect for internal routing, private segments, or site-to-site links.

Figure 3.3 Specific Network Gateway

4. Add the Gateway IP

Click the Add button to input a new gateway IP. Then fill in the following:

• Gateway IP Address: The IP of your target router.
• Interface: Select the interface to use (e.g., WAN1 or LAN2).

Figure 4.1 Add Gateway

Once done, click OK.

5. Apply the Configuration

Make sure all fields are filled out properly, especially the destination network and gateway address. Once everything checks out, hit Apply.

Figure 5.1 Verify Static Route Details

Done! Your static route is now active. To confirm, go to:

System > Routing Status

Figure 5.2 Routing Status

There you’ll see all active routing entries, including the one you just created.

Conclusion

Setting up static routes in Bluemax Next Generation Firewall isn’t complicated, but it’s a critical skill in managing complex network environments. With static routes, you gain full control over how traffic moves through your network, especially when dealing with multiple subnets or site-to-site links.

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