Why does 'route' command delay before output default gw?

10110111 · 11-03-2009, 04:45 PM

I have been using route for some time. Every time i type route on any machine (for the first time in a session usually), it outputs some strings, and then some delay takes place (about 10 seconds). Why is the delay present?

nimnull22 · 11-03-2009, 05:06 PM

try "route -n"

anomie · 11-03-2009, 06:03 PM

Right, the -n option turns off name lookups (which is likely causing the delay you're seeing).

chappel · 11-03-2009, 09:13 PM

I've found 'ip route show' to give an immediate response, too.

10110111 · 11-04-2009, 09:59 AM

Thanks for your answers. It seems to be as you say.