In XP, networking, workgroup only, in network config/properties, TCP/IP internet protocol properties, what is the difference between specifying the default gateway and not. I often see that the default gateway is equal to the IP address.
Enlight me please and thank you so much!
2007-03-21 15:48:16 · 6 answers · asked by Ugly Pig 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
The default gateway is the IP addres of a router on your local network that connects you to the rest of the Internet; to send information outside of your network you have to forward it through the gateway. You need to have one configured in order to access the internet.
You can either set the gateway adress manually or find one automatically (along with your other IP settings) from a DHCP server. Most networks have DHCP set up so you don't need to set a default gateway, it will find one for you. But if you are configuring the other options (IP address, subnet mask, name servers) by hand you also need to specify a default gateway.
2007-03-21 15:56:26 · answer #1 · answered by undercoloteal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A default gateway is an ip address. It is the address of the router/connection you use to connect to the internet. It would be a seperate ip address from your pc if you are on a network. Think of it like an apt building. All the pc's are apt's a, b, c & the default gateway is the frontdoor of the building aka the internet.
2007-03-21 15:58:32 · answer #2 · answered by low_on_ram 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The default gateway is usually the IP address of your router, and is not the same as the PCs IP address. The first three sections of the IP address is probably the same, along the lines of 192.168.1. The default gateway would then be 192.168.1.1 and your PC would be 192.168.1.2 and up to 255. Think of it as a gated community with only one exit and only 254 houses. The gate is your router as it is the default gateway out of the community (internet).
2007-03-21 15:55:33 · answer #3 · answered by otakujb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The router your computer is connected to before it is connected to the modem, must know what "GATE Address" the modem uses to communicate outside the network. It is best to leave your pc set to automatic detect settings. The gateway is usually assigned when there is a larger network administrated by a professional to look out for security, or to make sure to identify each machine on the network.
2007-03-21 15:57:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your pc will get assigned a IP address from the default gateway that is the router. The default gateway is usually ur routers that filters traffic. Router makes sure that authorized traffic is going through. Unauthorized traffic is just blocked or dropped.
hth :-)
2007-03-21 15:55:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't screw with those settings! LOL :)
2007-03-21 15:54:20 · answer #6 · answered by Carl G. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋