How to Set a Default Gateway on an HP 9000 With HP-UX

The HP 9000 server series runs HP-UX, which is a Unix operating system created by HP. The default gateway connects local networks to outside networks. For example, the router on a home network is the network's default gateway. Requests to access computers outside the local network are automatically sent to the default gateway, which then forwards the request to another router, or directly to the address if it is on the same network. Requests are then passed back to the originating computer in the same way.

Instructions

1. Open a terminal window and type "su" to temporarily log in as the root user.

2. Type "set_parms addl_netwrk" to set the network parameters.

3. Press "Enter" to accept the default routemask, or change this setting if needed.

4. Type the address of the routing gateway you want to set.

5. Press "Enter" twice to accept the default DNS and NIS information. Change these settings if needed. HP-UX will set the new default gateway.

References

• HP Manuals: HP-UX Reference - Clickable Manpage Index for HP-UXi v3