Planet XRT-501 [15/16] Step2 dns

Step2) DNS

A Domain Name System (DNS) server is like an index of IP addresses and Web

addresses. If you type a Web address into your browser, such as www.router.com,

a DNS server will nd that name in its index and the matching IP address. Most

ISPs provide a DNS server for speed and convenience. If your Service Provider

connects you to the Internet with dynamic IP settings, it is likely that the DNS

serverIP addressis providedautomatically.However, ifthere isaDNSserverthat

you would rather use, you need to specify the IP address of that DNS server here.

Parameter Description

Automatic It will detect the DNS server automatically

Fixed

ThisistheISP’sDNSserverIPaddressthattheygaveyou;or

you can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address