Configuring the switch
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Domain Name System Configuration
To display the following form, select
Layer 3 > Domain Name System.
The Domain Name System (DNS) Menu is used for defining the primary and secondary DNS servers on
your local network, and for setting the default domain name served by the switch services. DNS
parameters must be configured prior to using hostname parameters with the
ping
,
traceroute
, and
tftp
commands.
The following table describes the Domain Name System Configuration controls:
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Domain Name System Configuration controls
Control Description
Primary IP Address
Sets the IP address for your primary DNS server. Use dotted decimal notation.
Secondary IP Address
Sets the IP address for your secondary DNS server. If the primary DNS server fails,
the configured secondary will be used instead. Enter the IP address using dotted
decimal notation.
Default Domain Name
Sets the default domain name used by the switch. For example:
mycompany.com.