How do I config static routes?

mikezang · 10-31-2005, 09:18 AM

I config my static route using route add command, but I want to let it work when boot, I want to know if the config file is /etc/sysconfig/static-routes in FC4, as I couldn't find that file, does this mean have create this file?

nistelrooy · 10-31-2005, 09:58 AM

Hi

Take a look at the /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/route-* files.

To get these files to work, simply create a file named route-<dev> in the /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ directory. Replace <dev> with your device name (eth0 for example)

This file should contain one line like the following :

0.0.0.0/0 via 192.168.2.1

mikezang · 10-31-2005, 10:08 AM

Thanks a lot.
I config it with GNOME network tool, then I open that file like you said, but I found the contents is different from what you said as below:
GATEWAY0=192.168.1.1
NETMASK0=255.255.255.0
ADDRESS0=192.168.1.0

Can you tell me why?

nistelrooy · 10-31-2005, 10:16 AM

The difference is, you've configured statically assigned IP/gateway/netmask, in which all connections other than your ip address will be static-ly routed to your gateway for routing to process. (in other words, static routes are created automatically!)

Other than that, if you want to create your own home routing (that happens when you have many subnets). You may have to try the method above.

mikezang · 10-31-2005, 10:29 AM

Well, I will show you the detail for my home LAN, you can find it here

Code:

http://www.geocities.jp/mikezang/pics/LanInZangLand.jpg

Now I can ping from 192.168.1.10 to 192.168.3.100 with route above, but I can't ping from 192.168.3.100 to 192.168.1.10, can you tell me what I should add to route table on my pc or modem or route?