Windows
Linux
Networking
Routes/Neighbors
Windows route change equivalent in Linux
Changes a route atomically by replacing it.
Windows
→
route change
Linux equivalents
sudo ip route replace 10.0.0.0/24 via 192.168.1.254
sudo ip route replace 10.0.0.0/24 via 192.168.1.254
sudo ip route replace 10.0.0.0/24 via 192.168.1.254
Overview
What this command does
Changes a route atomically by replacing it.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Replace route
Changes a route atomically by replacing it.
sudo ip route replace 10.0.0.0/24 via 192.168.1.254
Replace route
sudo --help
Show command help when supported
man sudo
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
sudo ip route replace 10.0.0.0/24 via 192.168.1.254
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: route change
sudo ip route replace 10.0.0.0/24 via 192.168.1.254Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
sudo ip route replace 10.0.0.0/24 via 192.168.1.254 | Replace route |
sudo --help | Show command help when supported |
man sudo | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | sudo ip route replace 10.0.0.0/24 via 192.168.1.254 |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | sudo ip route replace 10.0.0.0/24 via 192.168.1.254 |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | sudo ip route replace 10.0.0.0/24 via 192.168.1.254 |
Same command on this distribution. |
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