Configuring the IP Host Default Gateway

Use the IP Host Default Gateway Add/Modify window to add a default gateway address to your IP Host Services configuration.

 

Adding a Default Gateway

A default network gateway may be required if routers are included in your network. The default network gateway is used when trying to send packets to IP destinations that are not on the same subnet as the line card. All packets on this router whose destination address is not found in the routing table, are routed to this destination.

The default gateway is not required if you enable Router Discovery. It is also not typically needed if you enable RIP. For example, if your system received RIP messages containing a default route, then you do not need to configure a default gateway.

Procedure:

Step Action
1 Enter the IP address for the default gateway.
2 Click Apply.

Field Descriptions

Default Gateway Default gateway's IP address.