Assume you are referring to the gateway of last resort, (0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 E0
or IP Address) meaning... if cannot get where you are looking to go by any
other means (routing protocol, etc., etc.,) head to E0 for resolution...
Phil
----- Original Message -----
From: Tan Chee Leong
To:
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 12:07 PM
Subject: Meaning of a gateway [7:5918]
> Hi,
>
> I have been thinking abt it and couldn't figure out so hope I can help
some
> pointers from this group. Sorry if the question sounds silly.
>
> I do understand what a gateway is for but when it is configured in a
router,
> what exactly happens?
>
> Will it do the same if I make an entry in the route table like 0.0.0.0/0
> eth0
>
> Effectively saying that for a particular destination, if it is not already
> routed (by other entries in the route table) then just push the packet to
> eth0 (presumably where the gateway is situated).
>
> Thks.
>
> Cheers,
> Chee Leong
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