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Programming the BNIC (continued)
Configuring the
• Multicast Domain Name Server (mDNS).
BNIC
- The mDNS works within the same broadcast domain. Typically all devices on a single
- A device that supports mDNS advertises its name and available services using IP
mDNS Modes:
• NORMAL (default): The BNIC will periodically advertise its name and service for 2
• QUIET: the BNIC will advertise its name and service once at startup. QUIET mode may
be used at the request of an IT department that does not want unsolicited traffic on the
network.
6. Select the BNIC Network Ports tab. Ensure that the settings are the same as those featured in
Figure 13.
7. Click on the OK button at the bottom of the BNIC window to save the BNIC settings.
subnet are on the same broadcast domain and are reachable via IP broadcast. The facility
MIS/IT department will provide guidance on use of mDNS.
broadcasts (multicast address 224.0.0.251). An mDNS client (the Programmer) can make a
request for a device with a particular service to advertise itself. This enables the user to
locate devices. If you do not enable this feature the BNIC will not Advertise itself
minutes after startup (unsolicited advertisement).
Figure 13. BNIC Network tab
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