Think of a default gateway as an intermediate gadget between the local data pipe and the internet.
The default gateway transfers internal data to the internet and back again.
The default gateway rig passes this traffic from the localsubnetto devices on other subnets.
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From there, the same process happens until the data reaches its destination.
This process is understood based on theIP addressthat the originating gear requests.
Either routers or gateway computers can be used to data pipe local subnets such as those in large businesses.
FAQ
Open theTerminal app on a Macby using theCommand+Spacebarshortcut to search Spotlight.
Once a new Terminal window opens, enternetstat -nr | grep default.
Depending on your model, you might find the default gateway prefs from the setup or connections areas.
Edit the default gateway IP address as you kindly and secure your changes.
