How do I find out which gateway a Linux system is currently using?

Introduction

In this guide, we will learn how to find out which gateway a Linux system is currently using to route network traffic.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure you have:

1. A Linux system with network connectivity
2. Access to the command-line interface

Checking Gateway

To find out which gateway a Linux system is currently using, you can use the following command:

ip route | grep default

This command displays the default route, which includes the gateway IP address.

Alternative Method

Another way to check the gateway is by examining the routing table using the route command:

route -n

The default gateway is listed under the Gateway column.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned how to find out which gateway a Linux system is currently using to route network traffic.