Re: Detecting a down link and rerouting
On Mon, 8 Jan 2001, LeighK wrote:
> I have 3 interfaces in my linux box. One goes to the local lan, one goes
> to the internet via T1, and one is a dedicated ppp link through my
> company. I would like to know if there's any program out there
> to detect if the internet ethernet is down, or at least is experiencing
> almost 100% packet loss, and automatically set my default route to the
> modem, but also detect when it comes back up and move my default back to
> the main internet connection.
you want to do some dynamic routing. for that very purpose, zebra with
bgp comes to mind.
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