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(12.2.1-en) DNS

Owned by Emese Pogany
Jul 26, 2023
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This article shows how to configure DNS settings in IGEL OS.

Menu path: Network > DNS





Enable DNS

☑ The manual DNS configuration will be used.

☐ The DNS configuration will be carried out by DHCP or BOOTP. (Default)



Default domain

Usually the name of the local network.



Nameserver

IP address of the nameserver to be used.



Nameserver

IP address of an alternative nameserver.



Manually overwrite DHCP settings

☑ The default route, the domain name, and the DNS server will be overwritten by manual entries.

☐ Manual entries will not overwrite DHCP settings. (Default)



Dynamic DNS registration

☑ The terminal name will be registered dynamically via the DNS or DHCP server.

☐ The terminal name will not be registered dynamically. (Default)



Dynamic DNS registration method

  • DHCP: Updates the terminal name through DHCP option 81. (Default)

  • DNS: Sends updates to the DNS server in accordance with RFC 2136.



TSIG key file for additional DNS authentication

Path to the private key if TSIG-based DDNS registration is used.