(optional) The cost of sending a message over this route. This arbitrary number is used when servers are setting up routing tables. Enter a number that accurately reflects the relative costs of different routes. If this gateway is very expensive to use (for example, an ISDN connection), or one that you do not wish to use, enter a high value for the Routing cost (>1000). If this is a preferred gateway you wish to use for
all routing, enter a low value (0). If two gateways provide a route to the same destination server, your server updates the routing information only if a lower-cost route is available. If you do not enter anything in this field, the default cost is 0. |