Routes

A routing table is a data structure that itemizes the paths to various network destinations. It encapsulates details about the immediate network topology.

The system routing table can be found under the System → Network → Routes.

The window is divided into two sections:

• Dynamic routes

• Static routes

Dynamic routes

This section displays a list of network destinations that the system has learned on its own, along with the automatic selection of the ‘optimal route’.

It includes:

• Interface: This is the name of the local interface responsible for reaching the gateway.

• Destination: This is the IP address of the destination subnet, which, in conjunction with the network mask, defines the network ID.

• Gateway: This is the IP address of the gateway through which the network can be accessed.

• Network mask: This shows the network mask address.

Static routes

These are routes manually entered into the controller routing table. They do not change automatically.

It includes:

• Interface: This is the name of the interface.

• Destination: This is the IP address of the destination.

• Gateway: This is the IP address of the gateway.

• Network mask: This is the network mask address.

• Flags: These are useful for troubleshooting network issues.