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Configuring servers means identifying them to the VPN 3002 so it can communicate with them correctly. For the VPN 3002, these are DNS servers that convert hostnames to IP addresses. The VPN 3002 functions as a client of these servers.
This section of the Manager lets you configure the VPN 3002 to communicate with DNS servers.
This screen lets you configure the Domain Name System (DNS) servers for the VPN 3002. DNS servers convert domain names to IP addresses. Configuring DNS servers here lets you enter hostnames (e.g., mail01) rather than IP addresses as you configure and manage the VPN 3002.
You can configure up to three DNS servers that the system queries in order.
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Note DNS information that you add here is for the VPN 3002 only. PCs located behind the VPN 3002 on the private network get DNS information that is configured on the central-site Concentrator in the Group settings for the VPN 3002. |
To use DNS functions, check Enabled (the default). To disable DNS, clear the box.
Enter the name of the registered domain of the ISP for the VPN 3002; e.g., yourisp.com. Maximum 48 characters. This entry is sometimes called the domain name suffix or sub-domain. The DNS system within the VPN 3002 automatically appends this domain name to hostnames before sending them to a DNS server for resolution.
Enter the IP address of the primary DNS server, using dotted decimal notation; e.g., 192.168.12.34. Be sure this entry is correct to avoid DNS resolution delays.
Enter the IP address of the secondary (first backup) DNS server, using dotted decimal notation. If the primary DNS server doesn't respond to a query within the Timeout Period specified below, the system queries this server.
Enter the IP address of the tertiary (second backup) DNS server, using dotted decimal notation. If the secondary DNS server doesn't respond to a query within the Timeout Period specified below, the system queries this server.
Enter the initial time in seconds to wait for a response to a DNS query before sending the query to the next server. Minimum is 1, default is 2, maximum is 30 seconds. This time doubles with each retry cycle through the list of servers.
Enter the number of times to retry sending a DNS query to the configured servers, in order. In other words, this is the number of times to cycle through the list of servers before returning an error. Minimum is 0, default is 2, maximum is 10 retries.
To apply your settings for DNS servers and include the settings in the active configuration, click Apply. The Manager returns to the Configuration | System | Servers screen.
To save the active configuration and make it the boot configuration, click the Save Needed icon at the top of the Manager window.
To discard your settings, click Cancel. The Manager returns to the Configuration | System | Servers screen.
Posted: Tue Nov 19 15:15:49 PST 2002
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