How To Configure a Default Gateway On a Cisco Switch?
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1. Log in to the switch.
2. Enter privileged mode by typing “enable” and enter the password when prompted.
3. Enter the command “configure terminal” to enter global configuration mode.
4. Enter the command “ip default-gateway <gateway address>”, where <gateway address> is the IP address of the default gateway.
5. Enter the command “end” to save the configuration changes and exit global configuration mode.
6. Enter the command “write memory” to save the configuration to the startup configuration.
1. Log into the Cisco switch using a terminal program such as HyperTerminal or Putty.
2. Enter privileged mode by typing “enable” and entering the password assigned to the device.
3. Set the appropriate IP addressing information on the switch by typing “configure terminal” and then entering the necessary commands.
4. Enter the command “ip default–gateway x.x.x.x” where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the Default Gateway router (the router connecting the LAN to the Internet).
5. Verify that the default gateway has been added correctly by typing “show ip route”.
6. Type “write memory” to save the configuration.
7. Type “exit” to leave privileged mode.