When viewing routes in Winbox, what do the flags "DAC" stand for?

The flags "DAC" stand for Dynamic, Active, Connected. In the context of routing tables in MikroTik, each of these flags provides important information about the nature of the routes.

The "Dynamic" flag indicates that the route was learned through a dynamic routing protocol, rather than being statically configured by the user. This is crucial because it suggests that the route can change automatically if the network topology changes, ensuring that routing is adaptive to real-time conditions.

The "Active" flag shows that the route is currently in use for routing traffic. This means that the route is valid and has been selected by the router’s decision-making process to forward packets toward the destination.

The "Connected" flag signifies that the route points to a directly connected network. This tells us that the destination network is on one of the router's interfaces and is directly reachable without relying on another router.

Understanding these flags is essential for network administrators when diagnosing routing issues or managing network configurations effectively. They provide insight into which routes are available for use and under what conditions they might change.