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Linux Networking: Routing, VLANs, Bridges, and Tunnels/Add default route

Set a default gateway.

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Section: Routes and Gateways

Add default route

bash
bash
sudo ip route add default via 192.168.1.1 dev eth0
Explanation

Set a default gateway.

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