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You would only need a default gateway address if you wanted to route packets outside your local area network.

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Q: When would a PC need a default gateway address?
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Why do you setup default gateway server address?

First, you have to know what the default gateway address for your LAN segment is. This might mean talking to your network administrator. Usually this address is set automatically by the DHCP protocol, so you don't need to do anything. If you are using a set of static addresses, then you can specify the default gateway address in one of the Windows network dialog boxes. For Unix/Linux, the 'ifconfig' command allows you to set the default gateway address. For server 2008 (including Server 2008 Core) use the netsh command to set the default gateway address (if not using DHCP).


Your IP is 71.183.254.119 what is your gateway address?

Since this appears to be in the Verizon IP range it would be safe to assume they are your internet provider. You would need to contact them to ask what the default gateway address would be. If you are not using a static IP address the gateway IP should be provided by DHCP along with the other IP configuration information.


Is the default gateway address a portion of the destination IP address?

No, it is not. A destination IP address may be any address, usually on a completely different network. The default gateway address is used to determine where to send packets that need to be routed outside of the current local area network.


Why does a switch need a default gateway address configured?

There isn't one. The switch only knows about MAC addresses, and the default gateway isn't one of those addresses.


What is a purpose of default gateway?

When users sign into the internet they may not realize they are using a series of gateways to access their favorite websites. A default gateway is used a lot in office settings where a lot of computers need to be connected to both their internal network and the internet.


Do Three major fields have to be configured for TCP IP the IP address the subnet maskand the default gateway?

Yes. You need to have an IP (either static or dynamic) You must have a subnet mask that corresponds to the IP address; and a gateway IP address that is on the same subnet.


How to assign the permanent ip address to the client?

Go to the properties of the NIC, to the TCP/IP properties, then type in the address. You will need to make sure you give it a subnet mask, a default gateway. You will probably also need to give it a DNS address.


How do you give manual address in computer?

Go to the properties of the NIC and type in the address. You need to make sure of the proper subnet mask and default gateway, if those are wrong the computer will not communicate correctly. You also need to use a good DNS server, or you will not be able to get to websites by name.


How do you do port forwarding for a Siemens modem?

I don't have that router but, for most others you need to open a browser and go to the address bar and type 192.168.1.1 or your default gateway (get that by opening command prompt and typing ipconfig, look for gateway) into your address bar).


What will you need for your LAN if you are sharing the internet?

Your LAN will need a router and a definition of the default gateway pointing to that router. The router will need an internet connection as well.


How do you find default gateway and subnet mask?

On Windows systems:Click Start > Run. Then type: cmdThe 'DOS' box will open, type: ipconfig /all(Note: there is a SPACE after the word ipconfig) The information displayed will be similar to the below if you have a single address;C:\Documents and Settings\xxxx>ipconfig /allWindows IP ConfigurationHost Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : machinePrimary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : UnknownIP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : NoWINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : NoDNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : hsd1.ma.comcast.net.Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : hsd1.ma.comcast.net.Description . . . . . . . . . . . : 3Com EtherLink XL 10/100 PCI TX NIC (3C905B-TX)Physical Address . . . . . . : 00-10-5A-13-53-F7Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . :YesAutoconfiguration Enabled. . . :YesIP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 65.12.23.123Subnet Mask. . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.248.0Default Gateway. . . . . . . . : 66.31.48.1DHCP Server. . . . . . . . . . : 68.87.71.8DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 68.87.71.22668.87.73.24268.87.64.146Lease Obtained: Friday, April 17, 2009 12:34:21 PMLease Expires: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:34:21 PMNote: Type the word: exit > then hit the Enterkey to close the DOS session.On Mac or Linux/Unix systems:Launch the Terminal located in /Applications/Utilities/Type the following command:ifconfigYou will see most of the same info as the Windows example above. Your IP, subnet mask and gateway will all be clearly marked.


Where do you click to get to your router?

Assuming that you want to reach your router's homepage, you would need to go into your internet browser and in the address bar, type in your router's home address, which is probably 192.168.1.1 or something similar. If it is not 192.168.1.1, open command prompt (if using Windows) and type 'ipconfig'. Scroll up to see the first network user. View the "Default gateway." That is the number that you want to type into your address bar to get to your router.