Network
The route command
Shows the routing table: where traffic leaves for each network and what the gateway is.
Syntax
route [-n]Most useful options
-nShows IPs without resolving namesCopy-ready examples
$ route -nNumeric routing tableYou can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.
Typical mistakes
- It is deprecated: on modern systems ip route is preferred.
FAQ
What is the gateway?
The router your traffic leaves through to the internet (the 'default' row).
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