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Windows routing refers to moving a packet of data from a source to its destination through a Microsoft Windows platform. It is similar to typical network routing but is limited to the Windows platform. Windows routing allows a user to create and manage routing tables and entries in routing tables using the Windows command prompt and other specified Windows wizards.
When accessing a computer from another LAN, users must use Windows routing to add the network and host IP being accessed. All versions of Microsoft Windows provide Windows routing.
Computer networks are designed for data sharing and utilization of system resources, including hardware such as printers, scanners, faxes and modems. To manage computer networks, different techniques are used, including Windows routing. Single- and multi-homed hosts use this technique for routing IPs over networks.
A single-homed TCP/IP host always makes the decision about data routing using a routing table. Users can view the routing table by typing a route print command in the command prompt.
A Windows routing table may include the following entries:
Four types of routing commands are generally used within the Windows environment:
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