Command Reference Guide Global Configuration Mode Command Set
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ip default-gateway <ip address>
Use the ip default-gateway command to specify a default gateway if (and only if) IP routing is NOT
enabled on the unit. Use the ip route command to add a default route to the route table when using IP
routing functionality.
Syntax Description
<ip address> Specifies the default gateway IP address in the form of dotted decimal notation
(example: 192.22.71.50).
Default Values
By default, there is no configured default-gateway.
Applicable Platforms
This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000, 1000R, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 and
Total Access 900 Series units.
Command History
Release 1.1 Command was introduced.
Functional Notes
Only use the ip default-gateway when IP routing is disabled on the router. For all other cases, use the
ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 <ip address> command.
Usage Examples
The following example disables IP routing and configures a default gateway for 192.22.71.50:
(config)#no ip routing
(config)#ip default-gateway 192.22.71.50
