Computer Networks/Route/Print

Route is a Windows command that displays and updates the network routing table. These activities will show you how to use the route command to display the local routing table.

Readings

• Wikipedia: route (command)

Preparation

To prepare for this activity:

1. Start Windows.
2. Log in if necessary.

Display Local Routing Table

To display the local routing table:

1. Open a command prompt.
2. Type route print.
3. Press Enter.
4. Observe the active routes by destination, network mask, gateway, interface, and metric.
5. Close the command prompt to complete this activity.

References

• Microsoft TechNet: Route