What gateway should i use

Any request from workstations will be broadcasted within network. You don't even need WINS server, if you're editing your hosts files.

Post by intermediatelinux » Sat Jan 25, am alexandervj wrote: I'm trying to setup an internal network with static IPs, changing the hosts config file. Code: Select all hosts: dns files. Code: Select all hosts: files dns. Post by phelun » Sat Jan 25, pm As an offline network ,gateway addresses is quite optional. But if you must have a default gateway then in your case ,your default gateway is your server static address..

Post by alexandervj » Mon Jan 27, pm Thanks guys! One more question - The network is up as described above and seems to be working, however when I connect a windows client to the switch along with the CentOS server, on the client the connection comes up and is named "Connection 2". Is there something I need to do in CentOS to name the connection? Is there some way I can name the connection in CentOS to PrivateNet so that the clients recognize the connection name also?

Thanks again. Post by phelun » Mon Jan 27, pm Where exactly does the connection name show up? The device sending the request is the 'originating device', and as part of the process, the device will send out an access request using a routing table.

This determines the most efficient route to send the request, and what the router should be. The default gateway receives any request that doesn't have a specific router identified, ensuring data can still flow. When you have a small network, such as at home, the default gateway will generally be the main router. However, as networks increase in size, or in those cases where multiple networks may be operating concurrently, a system of subnets will be used alongside a specific default gateway.

Locating the default gateway's IP address is especially important, as it allows you to uncover any issues you might have with your network when troubleshooting or accessing your router's web-based management tool. Fortunately, the default gateway address is pretty easy to find. If your operating system of choice is Windows, simply head to the Control Panel and select the Network and Sharing Center.

Depending on the version, click the Change adapter options or Change adapter settings. Next, locate the network you would like to find the default gateway for. When you spot it, double-click on it and choose "Details" from the pop up. There, you'll be able to read the IPv4 Default Gateway which will be somewhere on the list.

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