I have a device with two routes to the Internet configured as default nexthop via <IP address 1> dev <NIC 1> weight 1 default nexthop via <IP address 2> dev <NIC 2> weight 1 If I'm understanding what I saw correctly, if (when) one interface fails it still tries it every other time. What I saw was an outbound ping regularly failing then succeeding (a few successes then a few failures then the success/failure pattern repeated). I then noticed that one interface wasn't fully plugged in and, after rectifying that, received 100% ping response. Adjusting weights in this situation only makes things better/worse depending on which interface fails, is there a way to configure failover so that one interface is always tried and the second used only if the first fails? Bonding isn't an option because these are two distinct point-to-point links. 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.
