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The "ip route" command is used in networking devices (such as routers or switches) to configure the routing table. It allows the administrator to define how packets should be forwarded between different networks.

The syntax of the "ip route" command may vary depending on the operating system or device, but generally it follows the structure:

ip route

Here's what each part of the command means:

• : This is the network address of the destination network the administrator wants to reach. It can be specified using either the network IP address or the network name.
• : This represents the subnet mask applied to the destination network. It defines the range of IP addresses within the network. The subnet mask is commonly expressed in CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) notation, such as /24 for a subnet with 24 bits of network address.
• : This is the IP address of the next device or router where the packet should be forwarded to in order to reach the destination network.

By using the "ip route" command, network administrators can manually configure the routing table of their devices, specifying the routes the device should use for forwarding packets to different networks. This helps in directing traffic effectively and efficiently across multiple networks.