What is default gateway used for? Can I disable it?

Problem/Symptom

What is default gateway used for? Can I disable it?

Solution

Q: What is default gateway used for?

A: A default gateway is used to allow devices in one network to communicate with devices in another network. If your computer, for example, is requesting an internet webpage, the request first runs through your default gateway before exiting the local network to reach the internet.
An easier way to understand a default gateway might be to think of it as an intermediate device between the local network and the internet.

Q: Can I disable it?

A: Yes, but it is not the suggested operation. If you disable it, your computer will can’t reach your XcubeNAS.

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