How Do I Permanently Add a Default Route in Linux?
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How do I set permanent default route in Linux?

Debian / Ubuntu Linux Setting a Default Gateway

  1. ip command to set a default router to 192.168.1.254. Login as the root and type: …
  2. route command to set a default router to 192.168.1.254. Login as the root and type: …
  3. Save routing information to a configuration file /etc/network/interfaces. Open /etc/network/interfaces file.

How do I permanently add a route in Linux?

How to Add a Persistent Static Route by Specifying Destination and Gateway

  1. View the current state of the routing table by using your regular user account. % netstat -rn. …
  2. Become an administrator.
  3. (Optional) Flush the existing entries in the routing table. # route flush.
  4. Add a persistent route.
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