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Chapter 8
Configuration of network services
This chapter provides guidelines for setting of basic services in
WinRoute
helpful for easy
configuration and smooth access to the Internet:
•
DNS
module — this service is used as a simple DNS server for the LAN,
•
DHCP server
— provides fully automated configuration of LAN hosts,
•
DDNS
client — provides automatic update of firewall logs in public dynamic DNS,
•
Proxy server
— enables access to the Internet for clients which cannot or do not want
to use the option of direct access,
•
HTTP cache
— this service accelerates access to repeatedly visited web pages (for
direct connections with proxy server).
8.1 DNS module
In
WinRoute
, the
DNS Forwarder
module can be used to enable easier configuration for DNS
hosts within local networks or to speed up responses to repeated DNS queries. At local hosts,
DNS can be defined by taking the following actions:
•
use IP address of the primary or the back-up DNS server. This solution has the risk
of slow DNS responses. All requests from each computer in the local network will be
sent to the Internet.
•
use the DNS server within the local network (if available). The DNS server must be
allowed to access the Internet in order to be able to respond even to queries sent from
outside of the local domain.
•
use the
DNS
module in
WinRoute
. It can be also used as a basic DNS server for the
local domain or/and as a forwarder for the existing server.
If possible, it is recommended to use the
DNS
module as a primary DNS server for LAN hosts
(the last option). The
DNS
module provides fast processing of DNS requests and their correct
routing in more complex network configurations. The
DNS
module can answer directly to
repeated requests and to requests for local DNS names, without the need of contacting DNS
servers in the Internet.
If the
DNS
module cannot answer any DNS request on its own, it can forward it to a DNS server
set for the Internet link through which the request is sent. For details addressing configuration
of the firewall’s network interfaces, see chapter
, more information on Internet connection
options, refer to chapter
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