# Configuring an IP forwarding next-hop policy for an interface

Use this procedure to configure a policy for IP forwarding next-hop for an interface.

## Procedure steps

1. From the navigation tree, double-click IP.

2. In the IP tree, click IP.

3. In the IP tree, click the Forwarding-nh Interface Policy tab.

4. Click Insert.

5. Complete the fields as required.

6. Click Insert.

7. On the toolbar, click Apply.

## Variable definitions

Variable | Value
--- | ---
Index | Specifies the VLAN ID.
PolicyName | Specifies the name of the policy associated with this interface.
Mode | Specifies the policy mode: drop or normal routing.
AdminStatus | Specifies enabled or disabled. Administratively enabling or disabling an entry will automatically apply the operation to all policy attachments for the specified interface. Only existing entries may be administratively disabled.
OperationalStatus | Displays the IP forwarding next-hop operational status for the interface. This is a read-only field. Values include: active inactive
Action | Displays the IP forwarding next-hop action for the interface. This is a read-only field. Values include: drop normalRouting enable notApplicable