Quiz Entry - updated: 2026.07.14
How can you view the routing table on a Windows PC?
Run route print or netstat -r; both show three sections — the Interface List, the IPv4 Route Table, and the IPv6 Route Table.
Windows Host Routing Table Commands:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
route print |
Display the routing table |
netstat -r |
Alternative command to display routing table |
The output shows three sections:
- Interface List - All potential interfaces and their MAC addresses
- IPv4 Route Table - Routes for IPv4 destinations
- IPv6 Route Table - Routes for IPv6 destinations
Key route types in the output:
- Network Destination: Target network
- Netmask: Subnet mask for the route
- Gateway: Next hop address (0.0.0.0 means directly connected)
- Interface: Which local interface to use
- Metric: Route preference (lower = preferred)
Go deeper:
Wikipedia — Routing table — what each column (destination, netmask, gateway, interface, metric) means.