Routing and Directly Connected Interface

mebdnaconet · May 16, 2013, 11:58 AM

I'm using version 2.0.3. I have a LAN interfaces with a single, directly-connected 10.5.200.0/23 subnet. I have a second LAN interface that routes to 300+ networks, including 10.x.x.x subnets. Can I route 10.0.0.0/8 out the second LAN interface without causing problems on the 10.5.200.x interface? Is it good practice to do so?

–Mike

SeventhSon · May 16, 2013, 5:25 PM

You can, directly connected takes precedence over static or routes from routing protocols.
I do it all the time, without problem, don't know if it's best practice, might depend on who you ask :D

jimp · May 20, 2013, 3:19 PM

While it is best to avoid such overlaps, more specific routes do get considered first as SeventhSon mentioned. It should work fine.