Linksys SFE2000P Cisco SFE2000, SFE2000P Fast Ethernet Switch Reference Guide - Page 128
Domain Name System, Defining DNS Server
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Chapter 7 SFE2000/SFE2000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Reference Guide Domain Name System 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. The Domain Name System contains the following windows: • Defining DNS Server • Host Mapping Defining DNS Server The DNS Servers Page contains fields for enabling and activating specific DNS servers. To enable a DNS client: 1. Click System > System Management > Domain Name System > DNS Servers. The DNS Servers Page opens: DNS Servers Page The DNS Servers 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. 120 Chapter 7: