Troubleshooting

Why do I get "No route to host" or "Network is unreachable"?

Fix "No route to host" and "Network is unreachable" in Wardterm: check that the device is online, the Local Network permission and the VPN of the server.

What you see

The app shows No network connection. The details say:

No route to host (os error 65)

The details can also say Network is unreachable or Network is down. In the Connection log the attempt shows as Failed, server not reachable.

Why it happens

The device has no network, or it has no path to the server's network. For a server on your home or office network, the system also asks you to allow Wardterm to use the local network: if that permission is off, local addresses cannot be reached.

What to do

  1. Check that the device is online: Wi-Fi, cellular data or cable.
  2. For a server on your local network, allow the local network:
    • On iPhone or iPad: Settings, Privacy & Security, Local Network, then turn on Wardterm.
    • On Mac: System Settings, Privacy & Security, Local Network. If Wardterm is in the list, turn it on.
  3. If the server is on another network, turn on the VPN of that network.
  4. Check that the address is right. An address from another network, such as the Wi-Fi at the office, does not work from home.
  5. After the network changes, choose Try Again.

On a Mac, this shows which route the system would use:

route get 192.168.1.20