The Routing and Gateways section allows the configuration of the routes that are activated when the system boots up or when the network settings are fully re-applied. It shows both boot time configuration and the current, active configuration.
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Boot Time Configuration
- The Boot Time Configuration section allows the configuration of the routes that are activated when the system boots up or when the network settings are fully re-applied.
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| Be careful when configuring this section as incorrect changes may affect the system and cut the system running Webmin off from the rest of the network. |
- Navigate to Boot Time Configuration tab.
- Specify the default routes by entering the Interface, Gateway and IPv6 Gateway values in the Default routes field.
- Specify whether it should act as a router or not by choosing Yes or No option in the Act as router field.
- Specify the static routes by entering the Interface, Gateway and IPv6 Gateway values in the Static routes field.
- Specify the local routes by entering the Interface, Gateway and IPv6 Gateway values in the Local routes field.
- Once done, click the Save button.
Active Configuration
- The Active Configuration section lists the routes that the system currently has configured. It allows active routes to be added or removed on some systems.
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| Be careful when configuring this section as incorrect changes may affect the system and cut the system running Webmin off from the rest of the network. |
Creating an Active Route
- Create an active route in the Create active route section under the Active configuration tab.
- Specify the destination of the route in the Route destination field either by choosing the Default value or entering the manual value.
- Specify the netmask for destination route in the Netmask for destination field either by choosing the Default value or entering the manual value.
- Specify the via route by entering the Network Interface and Gateway values in the Route via field.
- Once done, click the Create button.
Deleting a Route
- From the Active configuration tab, select the route to be deleted from the list of routes.
- Click the Delete Selected Routes button.
