Using IRIX on my SGI workstation, how do I establish routing?

To establish routing under IRIX on your SGI workstation, create a file called local and add it to the /etc/init.d directory. It should contain the following lines:

Note: Replace xxx with your subnet. Additionally, some campus subnets have a router with host number 174 rather than 254. If you are on one of these subnets, also replace 254 with 174 .

To make the script executable, at the Unix prompt, enter:

Enter the following to add a script that makes it the last thing to run when init is at run level 2:

This should establish routing upon bootup. To start it without rebooting, enter:

Note: You can use this local script to add instructions for starting or terminating any other daemon you want to take care of as part of bootup or shutdown procedures.

At Indiana University, to get support for personal or departmental Linux or Unix systems, see At IU, how do I get support for Linux or Unix?

Also see:

• Where can I find information about Silicon Graphics (SGI) systems and software?
• For my SGI computer, what command will show my serial number?