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
Primary IP Address
Secondary IP Address
Default Domain Name
Description
Sets the IP address for your primary DNS server. Use dotted decimal notation.
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.
Sets the default domain name used by the switch. For example: mycompany.com.
Configuring the switch
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