D-Link DWS-3250 Product Manual - Page 180
Configuring Domain Name Servers, Defining DNS Servers
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Configuring IP Information Configuring Domain Name Servers 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: Page 179