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

[allir]

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]

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.

[allir]

Doesn't work. No matter what you put in other fields, using subnet mask 255.255.255.255 does not work.
My workaround for now is using 255.255.255.252, but it's not a solution as I'm blocking addressess that I don't want to block. I want/need to be able to route a single IP.

[TheEther]

Sounds like a bug.

[allir]

Does indeed. The built in help even specifically mentions using 255.255.255.255 to route a single IP. 😕
Since this is my first netgear box, and only bought it friday, what is best to do? Does netgear support follow the community forums; should I put in a call; or is there some bug report form?

[TheEther]

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]

I found a better workaround.
Enable telnet through the debug page. http://orbilogin.net/debug.htm

Connect via telnet and set the route manually via "ip route" or "route"

Add to /etc/rc.local to set them to be static.

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]

@allir I agree with @TheEther submit a case with support. 

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