Configuring Local Dns; Figure 98. Local Dns Configuration - Araknis Networks AN-300-RT-4L2W Product Manual

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17.8.1 - Configuring Local DNS

Note – Before configuring Local DNS, complete these steps for each device being configured:
• Reserve an IP address for each device being configured or set each device to have a
static IP address. Using a DHCP address could cause the domain name to point to a
different device if the address is reissued after setup. See 12.3.3 - DHCP Reservation
Table (page 39).
• Set the DNS server setting in each device to the same IP address as the router
(default: 192.168.1.1).

Figure 98. Local DNS Configuration

1. Log into the router and navigate to Advanced, Local DNS using the navigation menu.
2. Enter a Domain Name in the field for device addresses.
3. Click Add to create a new entry field.
4. Enter a Host Name and the IP address of the network device being configured. Do not change the IP
mode unless the network is configured for IPv6.
5. Click Add to create additional entries, or Apply to save the new settings.
6. Test the new entries by entering the domain name for each device into a web browser (computer
must be on the same network with the devices).
7. If you can't connect to a device, try accessing it using the IP address. If that works, there is an issue
with the DNS settings. If the IP address does not work, the IP address of the device has changed.
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