Domain Name System; Defining Dns Server - Linksys SFE2000 Reference Manual

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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:
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.
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