Default Gateway: The default gateway is the IP address of the router that connects the local network to external networks (such as the internet). When a packet's destination address is outside the local network, it is sent to the default gateway for further routing. Reference: Professor Messer - Network+ Certification Course CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Study Guide 11 Studocu - To route a packet outside the local network, a packet must be generated at the network layer