Emerson Liebert IntelliSlot IS-WEB485ADPT, Installation Manual

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Network Settings
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5.2 Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings
The Domain Name Server settings menu configures the servers the Web card will use for hostname
resolution. When configured, host addresses for SNMP, Network Time and Email/SMS can be speci-
fied in either full Domain Name format or in host-only format, provided that the appropriate Domain
Name Suffix is used.
The DNS menu is used to set parameters for network access to the Web card. Consult your network
administrator for these settings.
Terminal Emulation (Serial or TCP/IP Connection) / Telnet
To change any parameter:
1. Choose
IP Network Settings from the Main Menu, then Domain Name Server (DNS)
Settings .
2. Select an option to change—for example, DNS Mode , then enter settings according to the
following guide.
Table 10 Domain Name Server settings
Parameter Description & Valid Settings*
DNS Mode
Obtain DNS server addresses automatically or use specified addresses.
Note: Automatic assignment option is available only if a DHCP server is used to assign
IP information to the Web Card.
Primary DNS
Primary IP address of the name server for network.*
Four numbers (0-255) separated by periods (.)—e.g., 192.168.0.1
Secondary DNS
Secondary IP address of the name server for network.*
Four numbers (0-255) separated by periods (.)—e.g., 192.168.0.1
DNS Resolve Interval Interval to resolve DNS addresses from a network name to an IP address.
Domain Name Suffix
This suffix is used for assembling a fully qualified domain name when a host-only name
is specified.
DNS Test
Checks whether the Web card will resolve a hostname to an IP address. Provide a host-
only name, a fully qualified domain name or an IP address, click on Query for the card to
attempt a lookup with the provided information.
* Consult your network administrator for proper settings.