Subnetting Mastery

Default Gateway Explained

Subnetting Mastery

Default Gateway Explained

beginner

Understand the role of the default gateway and why hosts need one to reach remote networks.

9 steps 10 minBeginner

What you'll learn

Explain what a default gateway is
Identify when a host sends traffic to the default gateway
Understand the role of routers in forwarding packets between networks
Recognize default gateway issues when troubleshooting connectivity problems

Key Terms included

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