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DNS (Domain Name System)
DNS is a system used to associate names used on the Internet called host names and
domain names to IP addresses. (Given AAA.BBBBB.com, AAA is the host name and
BBBBB.com is the domain name.) Instead of using the IP address, which is a sequence
of numbers, host name and domain name can be used to access the network.
On the SL1400, you can specify the host by name instead of by IP address when using
the FTP client function (see section 15.3) or network printer function (see sections 15.4
and 12.3).
Set the domain name, the DNS server address (“0.0.0.0” by default), and the domain
suffix. In networks that support DHCP, these settings can be configured automatically.
For details, consult your network administrator.
DNS Server: DNS Server1/DNS Server2
Up to two DNS server addresses can be specified (primary and secondary). If the
primary DNS server is down, the secondary DNS server is automatically looked up for
the mapping of the host name/domain name and IP address.
Domain Suffix: Domain Suffix1/Domain Suffix2
When the IP address corresponding to the server name with the aforementioned
domain name is not found, the system may be set up to search using a different
domain name. Enter this alternate domain name as the domain suffix. Up to two
domain suffixes can be specified, Domain Suffix1 (primary), and Domain Suffix2
(secondary).
Note
•
If you changed settings related to the Ethernet network, the SL1400 must be power
cycled.
•
If the SL1400 is turned ON with the DHCP function enabled without an Ethernet cable
connected, communications and file functions may not operate properly. In this case, turn
DHCP OFF and power cycle the SL1400.
Configuring the TCP/IP Settings of the PC
Communication parameters such as the IP address must also be specified on the PC.
Communication parameters are specified for each Ethernet NIC that is installed in the PC.
Here, the settings of the NIC required to connect your PC to the SL1400 are explained.
To automatically obtain the IP address and other parameters from a DHCP server, select
Obtain an IP address automatically
under the
IP Address
tab of the
TCP/IP Properties
dialog box.
For example, if you are connecting the PC to the SL1400 in a one-to-one relationship via
the Ethernet interface, specify the parameters as indicated in the next table.
For parameter details, consult your system or network administrator.
Parameter
Value
Note
IP address
Example: 192.168.211.28
IP address for the PC
Subnet mask
Example: 255.255.255.0
Set the same value as the subnet mask
specified for the SL1400.
Gateway
0.0.0.0 (default value)
DNS
Disable
WINS
Disable
The following procedure describes the steps for Windows 2000. For other versions of
Windows, carry out equivalent steps.
1. On the taskbar, click
Start
, point to
Settings
, and click
Control Panel
. Control Panel
opens.
2. Double-click the
Network and Dial-up Connections
icon.
3. Right-click
Local Area Connection
and select Properties.
4. Select
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
and click
Properties
to open the TCP/IP Properties
dialog box.
15.2 Setting up the TCP/IP