The above commands are used to specify all requests from the local machine to access the 172 network will directly go through the gateway 172.22.1.1. This allows for easy access to both the internet and a specific host application within a client's server room. To manually set routes in Windows, use the CMD prompt and ensure the ethernet cables are properly connected to the router and Windows computer. If experiencing connectivity issues, troubleshoot by checking adapter settings and making sure one default gateway is set and specifying the appropriate network adapter. The Windows Route command is used to display and modify entries in the local IP route table. The syntax is route [-f] [-p] [Command [Destination] [mask Netmask] [Gateway] [metric Metric]] for Windows 10/11 systems.