**Evolving Methods for Configuring Static Routes on Cisco ASA and Firepower Devices**

In older versions of Cisco ASA, static routes were typically configured using the `route` command with the interface name, destination network, subnet mask, and gateway IP address. However, in more recent versions of Cisco ASA and with the introduction of newer platforms like the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), the configuration approach has been updated.

### **Old Way: Static Routing on ASA**

In the older method, you would configure a static route using the following command format:

route <interface_name> <destination_network> <subnet_mask> <next_hop_ip>

**Example**:

route outside 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 192.168.1.1

In this example:

- `outside` is the interface name.

- `0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0` specifies the default route (used to reach any network that isn’t directly connected).

- `192.168.1.1` is the IP address of the next-hop router.

### **New Way: Static Routing on ASA**

In more recent versions, especially with the transition to Cisco Firepower devices and the Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software, static routing configuration is typically done through the management interface, using tools like **Firepower Device Manager (FDM)** or **Firepower Management Center (FMC)**.

#### **Using Firepower Device Manager (FDM):**

1. **Access FDM**: Log in to the Firepower Device Manager GUI.

2. **Navigate to Routing**: Go to the **Devices** tab, then select the device, and find the **Routing** section.

3. **Add a Static Route**: Click on **Add Route**.

   - Specify the **Destination** network.

   - Specify the **Gateway** (next-hop IP address).

   - Choose the **Interface** through which the route should be sent.

4. **Save and Deploy**: Once configured, save the settings and deploy them to the device.

#### **Using Firepower Management Center (FMC):**

1. **Access FMC**: Log in to the Firepower Management Center.

2. **Go to Routing**: Navigate to **Devices** > **Device Management** > [Select your device] > **Routing**.

3. **Add Static Route**: 

   - Click on **Add Static Route**.

   - Enter the **Destination** network and **Gateway**.

   - Select the appropriate **Interface**.

4. **Save and Deploy**: Save the configuration and deploy it to the device.

### **CLI Method on Newer ASA/FTD:**

If you're still using the CLI on newer versions, the basic principle remains similar but may involve additional parameters or features:

route <interface_name> <destination_network> <subnet_mask> <next_hop_ip>

However, the method of configuration will be guided more by modern network management practices and toolsets like FDM and FMC, especially on devices running FTD software.

### **Summary**

- **Old Way**: Static routes were configured using the `route` command directly in the CLI on Cisco ASA.

- **New Way**: In newer Cisco ASA/FTD systems, static routes are typically configured through graphical management tools like FDM or FMC, though the CLI approach still exists for direct command line configurations.

The transition to using GUI-based management tools reflects a broader trend towards centralized and simplified management in modern network environments.