Configuring the DNS Settings

DNS Method

Select whether to specify domain name servers manually or receive DNS information from the network automatically. When set to [Auto-Obtain (DHCP)], [Primary DNS Server], [Secondary DNS Server], and [Domain Name] below become unavailable.

Primary DNS Server

Enter the IPv4 address of the primary DNS.

Secondary DNS Server

Enter the IPv4 address of the secondary DNS.

Domain Name

Enter the IPv4 domain name for the machine. Can contain up to 32 characters.

IPv6 DNS Method

Select whether to specify the domain server manually or have the machine obtain its DNS information automatically.

When set to [Auto], [Primary IPv6 DNS Server], [Secondary IPv6 DNS Server], and [IPv6 Domain Name] below become unavailable.

Primary IPv6 DNS Server

Enter the IPv6 address of the primary IPv6 DNS server. Can contain up to 39 characters.

Secondary IPv6 DNS Server

Enter the IPv6 address of the secondary IPv6 DNS server. Can contain up to 39 characters.

IPv6 Domain Name

Enter the IPv6 domain name of the machine. Can contain up to 32 characters.

DNS Resolve Priority

Select whether to give priority to IPv4 or IPv6 for DNS name resolution.

DNS Timeout (seconds)

Enter the number of seconds the machine waits before considering a DNS request to have timed out (1 to 999 seconds).

Host Name

Enter a host name for the machine. Can contain up to 15 characters.