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Configure DNS


Use the DNS Configuration View to resolve names to IP addresses via the Domain Naming System (DNS).

DNS allows the router to resolve hostnames. This can be useful in helping to interpret the results of some diagnostics commands, but can't be used in filter specifications.

The Domain name is the name that will be put at the end of all DNS searches if they fail. It will also be stripped from output.

When resolving hostnames, the Primary server will be consulted first, followed by the secondary and tertiary servers in case of failure or timeout. If present, the entries each must be an IP address of a host running a DNS server.

To configure DNS:

    1. Click the DNS link in the System Configuration section of the Config Tool main menu.
    The DNS Configuration View is presented. The following figure shows an example of this view.

    2. Type the server name in the Domain name field.
    3. Type the IP address of the primary server in the Primary server field.
    4. (Optional) Type the IP address of the secondary server in the Secondary server field.
    5. (Optional) Type the IP address of the tertiary (third) server in the Tertiary server field.
    6. Click either the Apply button to use these parameters
    or
    Click the Top button to disregard these parameters and return to the previous view.

    The Apply successful message appears if no errors occur.
See also:
DNS Configuration View

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