To the best of my knowledge or understanding of this topic. On Wed, 2003-03-26 at 08:39, Kertész Viktor wrote: > May I ask you something? > What is the difference between these: > 10.5.0.0/16 proto static > nexthop via 10.0.1.6 dev eth1 weight 1 > nexthop via 10.0.1.8 dev eth1 weight 1 > With the patches proto static is supposed to keep the routes in the routing table regardless of the routes existence. > > 10.5.0.0/16 > nexthop via 10.0.1.6 dev eth1 weight 1 > nexthop via 10.0.1.8 dev eth1 weight 1 Without proto static if one of the gateways is a PPP connection or PPPOE then that gateway will be removed if the connection goes down. In the event that you are using routers like I was, where it's rare the connection between router and network (LAN) will be interrupted it's more of a mood issue. With PPP or PPPOE connections it can be a must if you want to routes to remain until the connection is restored. However this can cause a further problem as it tries to send packets via a dead gateway. I would look further into the dead gateway detection for more info on this. I am pretty sure it pertains more to that than the concept of having multiple uplinks/internet providers. I could be wrong, and if I am please someone set me straight. Thanks Otherwise that should be the explanation you are seeking? -- Sincerely, William L. Thomson Jr. Support Group Obsidian-Studios, Inc. 3548 Jamestown Ln. Jacksonville, FL 32223 Phone/Fax 904.260.2445 http://www.obsidian-studios.com
