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Do I need a "Route" configured for route domain 0?
Hi all, I'm currrently using route domain 0 for everything on the Big-IP. I've not created any other route domains. When I go to Network > Routes, there are no routes listed. Do I need to create a default route for route domain 0? What does route domain 0 use as its default route if I don't specify one?
- Micros_88999Nimbostratus
For management access, I believe there is a default route set, but that is for management traffic. (tmsh list sys management-route)
outgoing: If there is an interface connected, where the network matches the destination, the device will use that interface. (tmsh show net route)
incoming/replies For replies, the device will use: Auto Last Hop. The device will send the reply to the MAC address on the interface where it received the request.
I hope I could help!
- Yann_Desmarest_Nacreous
Hello,
If you can reach the F5 or the F5 can reach all required resources without any default gateway, it's fine, no need to add a route. Otherwise, you will need to add a default route on Network >> Route or using a tmsh command :
create /net route 0.0.0.0/0 gw 30.99.99.254
No need to take care of the route domain. If you don't specify any route domain in the route configuration it's a route used within route domain 0.
- Yann_Desmarest_NacreousYou can use the following : tcpdump -s 0 -vvv -i eth0 host your_destination_ip
- Yann_Desmarest_NacreousSimple, if the destination you try to reach is directly connected to the F5 by a Self IP, it's fine. If you are able to reach a destination that is not directly connected, the traffic probably use the management port. To make sure, you can launch a tcpdump command on the cli and see if there is traffic outgoing to the mgmt
- Micros_88999NimbostratusIf its the reply (for a client hitting a virtual server f/e), then f5 using the Auto Last Hop feature. Nor replies it wont use the management interface.
Hello,
If you can reach the F5 or the F5 can reach all required resources without any default gateway, it's fine, no need to add a route. Otherwise, you will need to add a default route on Network >> Route or using a tmsh command :
create /net route 0.0.0.0/0 gw 30.99.99.254
No need to take care of the route domain. If you don't specify any route domain in the route configuration it's a route used within route domain 0.
- You can use the following : tcpdump -s 0 -vvv -i eth0 host your_destination_ip
- Simple, if the destination you try to reach is directly connected to the F5 by a Self IP, it's fine. If you are able to reach a destination that is not directly connected, the traffic probably use the management port. To make sure, you can launch a tcpdump command on the cli and see if there is traffic outgoing to the mgmt
- Micros_88999NimbostratusIf its the reply (for a client hitting a virtual server f/e), then f5 using the Auto Last Hop feature. Nor replies it wont use the management interface.
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