Auto Restore of Interface Routes

An interface route may be automatically deleted in error from the router kernel when it becomes reachable from another interface.

The Gaia ClishClosed The name of the default command line shell in Check Point Gaia operating system. This is a restricted shell (role-based administration controls the number of commands available in the shell). command "show route shows the route, but the Expert mode command "ip route" does not show the route.

A scenario, where this can happen, is when the same route is learned through OSPF and through BGP.

You can configure GaiaClosed Check Point security operating system that combines the strengths of both SecurePlatform and IPSO operating systems. to avoid losing the interface routes. By default, this behavior is disabled.

Note - If the interface route was deleted, and the option was disabled at that time, then bring down the applicable interface and then bring up the interface. You can change the state of the interface in Gaia PortalClosed Web interface for the Check Point Gaia operating system., Gaia Clish

Important - In a ClusterClosed Two or more Security Gateways that work together in a redundant configuration - High Availability, or Load Sharing., you must configure all the Cluster Members in the same way.

Configuring "Auto Restore of Interface Routes" in Gaia Portal

To enable this option in Gaia Portal:

  1. From the left navigation tree, click Advanced Routing > Routing Options.

  2. In the Advanced Routing Options section, select Auto Restore of Iface Routes.

  3. In the Routing Options section (at the top), click Apply.

To disable this option in Gaia Portal:

  1. From the left navigation tree, click Advanced Routing > Routing Options.

  2. In the Advanced Routing Options section, clear Auto Restore of Iface Routes.

  3. In the Routing Options section (at the top), click Apply.

Configuring "Auto Restore of Interface Routes" in Gaia Clish

To enable this option in Gaia Clish:

  1. Enable this option:

    set router-options auto-restore-iface-routes on

  2. Save the configuration:

    save config

  3. Examine the configuration:

    show router-options

    Examine the row Auto Restore Iface Routes.

To disable this option in Gaia Clish:

  1. Disable this option:

    set router-options auto-restore-iface-routes off

  2. Save the configuration:

    save config

  3. Examine the configuration:

    show router-options

    Examine the row Auto Restore Iface Routes.