Using source route packets enables you to determine the route a packet takes to reach its destination. This feature is disabled by default.

How to Enable Forwarding Source Route Packets

To permit forwarding source route packets, complete the following steps:

1. Load NIASCFG, then select the following parameter path:

   Select Configure NIAS > Protocols and Routing > Protocols > TCP/IP > Expert Configuration Options

2. Select Forward Source Route Packets.

   Select Enabled to permit forwarding IP source route packets.

3. Press Esc until you are prompted to save your changes, then select Yes.

4. Press Esc to return to the Internetworking Configuration menu.

5. If you want these changes to take effect immediately, select Reinitialize System and select Yes to activate your changes.