Default gateway
Default gateway
The default gateway is the gateway or router that, if not specified, will be used to move packets between networks. It is specified by an IP address.
If multiple gateways or routers exist, then the default gateway is typically the address of the first, or nearest, gateway or router. If no gateways or routers exist, then the default gateway will typically assume the IP address of the network node (such as the workstation or printer).