Configuring IP Information
Configuring Domain Name Servers
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Configuring Domain Name Servers
Domain Name System (DNS) converts user-defined domain names into IP addresses. Each time a domain name
is assigned, the DNS service translates the name into a numeric IP address. For example, www.ipexample.com
is translated into 192.87.56.2. DNS servers maintain databases of domain names and their corresponding IP
addresses.
This section contains the following topics:
• Defining DNS Servers
• Defining DNS Host Mapping
Defining DNS Servers
The DNS Server Page contains fields for enabling and activating specific DNS servers. To enable a DNS server:
1. Click Basic Setup > IP Configuration > Domain Name System > DNS Server. The DNS Server Page
opens:
Figure 114:DNS Server Page
The DNS Server Page contains the following fields:
• Enable DNS — Enables translating the DNS names into IP addresses. The possible field values are:
– Checked — Translates the domains into IP addresses.
– Unchecked — Disables translating domains into IP addresses.
• Default Domain Name (1 -158 Characters) — Specifies the user-defined DNS server name.
• Type — Displays the IP address type. The possible field values are:
