gateway of last resort

srikanth.ccna2010

what is the gateway of last resort? explain in simple.....

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ConstantlyLearning

srikanth.ccna2010 wrote: »

what is the gateway of last resort? explain in simple.....

The route used if there isn't a more specific route.

Also known as the default gateway.

notun1

srikanth.ccna2010 wrote: »

what is the gateway of last resort? explain in simple.....

you can check this link
Configuring a Gateway of Last Resort Using IP Commands - Cisco Systems

mella060

In simple terms, the gateway of last resort works like the default gateway on a LAN, it just works at layer 3 instead of layer 2

A default gateway is used to get off a layer 2 network or LAN

The gateway of last resort or default route is used to get off a layer 3 network.

default gateway - configured on non-routing devices
default route - configured on routing devices