"man ip-rule" states: The RPDB is scanned in order of decreasing priority. Am I understanding that correctly to mean: For every selector in the ip rule list which matches, if a table is associated with that rule it will be examined before table main and, if a route entry (either specific or default) is found it will be used, no further selector processing will be done. If nothing is found then rule list processing will continue (possibly with other selector matches? The reason I ask is I had a situation where a response to a packet was taking the default route rather than the specific route for that situation as defined in main. The response matched a selector and it's associated table had the same default route as main but no specific match. When i added the specific match to that table the response packet routed correctly. Leroy Tennison Network Information/Cyber Security Specialist E: leroy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 2220 Bush Dr McKinney, Texas 75070 www.datavoiceint.com This message has been sent on behalf of a company that is part of the Harris Operating Group of Constellation Software Inc. These companies are listed here . If you prefer not to be contacted by Harris Operating Group please notify us . This message is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged or confidential or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of the message.