Default Routes

Static routes are manually configured. They work fine in simple networks. However, static routes with topology changes require an administrator to manually configure and modify the corresponding route revisions. Default routes are useful, as they forward packets that match no specific routes in the routing table.

To view controller or service platform default routes:

1. Select the Statistics menu from the Web UI.
2. Expand the System node from the navigation pane (on the left-hand side of the screen). The System node expands to display the RF Domains created within the managed network.
3. Expand the RF Domain node.
4. Select a Wireless Controller.
5. Expand the Network menu from the left-hand side of the UI.
6. Select Default Routes.
   The Statistics > Controller > IPv4 Default Routes stats is displayed by default in the right-hand pane.

   

   

   The IPv4 Default Routes screen provides the following information:

   DNS Server	Lists the address of the DNS server providing IPv4 formatted address assignments on behalf of the controller or service platform.
   Gateway	Lists the IP address of the gateway resource used with the listed route.
   Installed	A green checkmark defines the listed route as currently installed on the controller or service platform. A red X defines the route as not currently installed and utilized.
   Metric	The metric (or cost) could be the distance of a router (round-trip time), link throughput or link availability.
   Monitor Mode	Displays where in the network the route is monitored for utilization status.
   Source	Lists whether the route is static or an administrator defined default route. Static routes are manually configured. Static routes work adequately in simple networks. However, static routes with topology changes require an administrator to manually configure and modify the corresponding route revisions. Default routes are useful, as they forward packets that match no specific routes in the routing table.
   Monitoring Status	Lists whether the defined IPv4 route is currently reachable on the controller or service platform managed network. If not, perhaps a topology change has occurred to a static route requiring a default route be utilized.

7. Select the IPv6 Default Routes tab to review default route availabilities for IPv6 formatted traffic.
   The IPv6 Default Routes stats is displayed by default in the right-hand pane.

   

   

   The IPv6 Default Routes stats is displayed by default in the right-hand pane.

   Gateway Address	Lists the IP address of the gateway resource used with the listed route.
   Installed	A green checkmark defines the listed IPv6 default route as currently installed on the controller or service platform. A red X defines the route as not currently installed and utilized.
   Interface Name	Displays the interface on which the IPv6 default route is being utilized.
   Lifetime	Lists the lifetime representing the valid usability of the default IPv6 route.
   Preference	Displays the administrator defined IPv6 preferred route for IPv6 traffic.
   Source	Lists whether the route is static or an administrator defined default route. Static routes are manually configured. Static routes work adequately in simple networks. However, static routes with topology changes require an administrator to manually configure and modify the corresponding route revisions. Default routes are useful, as they forward packets that match no specific routes in the routing table.
   Status	Lists whether the defined IPv6 route is currently reachable on the controller or service platform managed network. If not, perhaps a topology change has occurred to a static route requiring a default route be utilized.

8. Select Refresh to update the display to the latest values.