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Subject: Re: Changing Default Router?
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On Sun, 14 Dec 2003 10:11, Dragoncrest wrote:
> HI all.  How do I change the default router (aka gateway) in freebsd
> without rebooting?  I know I can change the IP, subnet mask, and broadc=
ast
> address through ifconfig, but I couldn't find in there where I could ch=
ange
> the default router.  Anyone know?  Thanks.
>

The relevant command is 'route'. Take a look at route(8).

I think you want:
   route change default <gateway-address>

Or from scratch
   route add default <gateway-address>

Malcolm