Can not create a static route to single IP (Orbi 2.0.0.74)

Question

When adding a static route to a single IP it is not applied. I'm trying to block access to certain IP's by adding static routes and directing them to the local interface on the Orbi.

I enter the IP, Subnet 255.255.255.255, Gateway 10.0.0.1 and Metric 2. I press apply but it does not. Does not show up in the list of static routes.
(10.0.0.1 is the Orbi's internal IP)

If I enter the same IP and a 24bit subnet (255.255.255.0). Press apply and it is applied and saved. Shows up in the list of static routes.

TheEther · Answer

Sounds like a bug.

TheEther · Answer

This is mainly a community forum that happens to be run by Netgear.  While there are employees that post here, I think your best bet is to contact Netgear through their support channel.  Go to support.netgear.com, scroll down towards the bottom and follow the links to contact them.Good luck.  I wouldn't hold your breath on getting a fix in a timely manner.

allir · Answer

I found a better workaround.Enable telnet through the debug page. http://orbilogin.net/debug.htmConnect via telnet and set the route manually via "ip route" or "route"Add to /etc/rc.local to set them to be static.&nbsp;There is a file, /var/StaticRoutesList, where I can see routes from the web interface being added, but not sure if that one can be modified. I tried to add a static route in there but it would not show up in the web interface, and when I added a new route there, my modification vanished.

ElaineM · Answer

allir I agree with TheEther submit a case with support.&nbsp;

By the way, it's best to register your device so that they can log a case.

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TheEther · Answer

Don't use 10.0.0.1 for the gateway.  Use an allocated address on your subnet, like 10.0.0.254.  Just make sure that the Orbi's DHCP server can't hand out 10.0.0.254 to any device.

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Can not create a static route to single IP (Orbi 2.0.0.74)

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