Chapter 7 Local Services
This menu offers services for the following application areas:
7.1 DNS
Each device in a TCP/IP network is usually located by its IP address. Because host names
are often used in networks to reach different devices, it is necessary for the associated IP
address to be known. This task can be performed by a DNS server, which resolves the
host names into IP addresses. Alternatively, name resolution can also take place over the
HOSTS file, which is available on all PCs.
7.1.1 DNS Servers
A list of all configured DNS servers is displayed in the Local Services->DNS->DNS Serv-
ers menu.
7.1.1.1 Add
Select the Add button to add the IP address of the DNS server.
7.1.2 Static Hosts
A list of all configured static hosts is displayed in the Local Services->DNS->Static Hosts
menu.
7.1.2.1 New
Choose the New button to set up new static hosts.
The menu Local Services->DNS->Static Hosts->New consists of the following fields:
Fields in the Basic Parameters menu.
Field
Description
DNS Hostname
Enter the host name to which the IP Address defined in this
menu is to be assigned if a positive response is sent upon a
DNS request. If a negative response is sent upon a DNS re-
quest, no address is specified.
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