What does the setting "Allow VPN path to take precedence" do in routing?

The setting "Allow VPN path to take precedence" is designed to manage how routing decisions are made when there is an active VPN tunnel. When this option is enabled, the device prioritizes the VPN paths over other static routes during active VPN sessions.

This means that if there is a conflict between a static route and a VPN tunnel, the data will be routed through the VPN instead of a static route. This behavior is particularly important for ensuring that all traffic meant to go through the secure VPN tunnel is appropriately routed, enhancing security by allowing the VPN to handle specific traffic meant for secure transmission.

This setting effectively disables static routes when a VPN tunnel is active, ensuring that the VPN traffic takes precedence and thereby maintaining the integrity of the secure communication. This is crucial in scenarios where sensitive data is transmitted, as it prevents potential leakage through unsecured static routes while the VPN is established.