# Source Based Route Configuration

The Source Routing Configuration page enables you to add a source-based route to the source-based routing table of the current virtual routing instance.

### To Create a New Source Based Route

1. Enter the necessary information:

Virtual Router Name: (Read-only) Indicates the virtual router in which the route applies.

Network Address / Netmask: Indicates the IP address and network mask values associated with the source address you want to add to the source-based route table of the current virtual router.

Interface: From the drop-down list, select the interface through which the gateway is accessed.

Gateway IP Address: The IP address of the gateway for the route.

Preference: A weight that determines the best path for traffic to reach its destination. Enter a value between 0 and 255.

Metric: Indicates the priority associated with the route being added to the route table. Enter a value between 1 and 65535.

Permanent: Specifies that the route is kept alive when the interface is down or the IP address is removed from the interface.

2. Click OK to save your changes.