Configuration Protocol Configuration
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The MSS can be told which hosts are the gateways for the local network. If no gateway is
specified, the MSS will listen to network broadcasts to decide which hosts are acting as
gateways. The command below tells the MSS which host is the preferred gateway.
Figure 4-3: Specifying a Gateway
Note: A secondary gateway can also be configured in case the primary
gateway is unavailable.
If you do not wish to use a preferred gateway, specify 0.0.0.0 as the IP address in the above
command. See Change Gateway in the Device Server Reference Manual for more
information.
4.2.1.4 Name Server
A TCP/IP host generally has an alphanumeric host name, such as Phred, in addition to its
IP address. For this reason, the MSS supports domain name system servers (DNS). A DNS
server is a host that can translate text host names into the numeric addresses needed to make
a connection. To specify a domain name server, use the following command:
Figure 4-4: Configuring a Nameserver
A secondary nameserver can also be specified for use when the primary nameserver is
unavailable. See Change Nameserver in the Device Server Reference Manual for more
information.
Note: If the MSS cannot resolve a text host name, use the numeric IP address.
The MSS also allows you to set a default domain name to be appended to any host name
for the purpose of name resolution. When a user types a host name, the MSS will add this
domain name and attempt the connection. Name checking applies to any MSS commands
that require text name resolution, such as Telnet, Rlogin, and Ping. To set the default
domain, enter the Change Domain command followed by the desired domain name in
quotes
Figure 4-5: Configuring the Default Domain
Note: Some nameservers will not resolve host names that do not have a
domain at the end.
Local>> CHANGE GATEWAY 192.0.1.173
Local>> CHANGE NAMESERVER 192.0.1.167
Local>> CHANGE DOMAIN “xyzcorp.com”
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