Configuring DNS

When using the machine in an environment with Domain Name System (DNS), configure the DNS server information and DHCP option settings.
In an environment without DNS, you can configure multicast DNS (mDNS) to use the DNS function. mDNS is used by Bonjour and other software.
This section describes how to configure the settings using Remote UI from a computer.
On the control panel, select [Menu] in the [Home] screen, and then select [Preferences] to configure the settings. You cannot use the control panel to configure some of the settings. [TCP/IP Settings]
Administrator privileges are required. Depending on the item to be configured, you may have to restart the machine.
Required Preparations
When configuring DNS for IPv6, configure the setting to use an IPv6 address. Setting IPv6 Addresses
1
Log in to Remote UI in System Manager Mode. Starting Remote UI
2
On the Portal page of Remote UI, click [Settings/Registration]. Portal Page of Remote UI
3
Click [Network Settings] [IPv4 Settings] or [IPv6 Settings] [Edit].
The [Edit IPv4 Settings] screen or [Edit IPv6 Settings] screen is displayed.
4
In [DHCP Option Settings], configure the DHCP option settings.
If you are not configuring the DHCP option settings, proceed to Step 5.
5
In [DNS Settings], set the DNS server information.
For details about the setting information, contact your provider or network administrator. You can also refer to the computer settings. Viewing the Network Connection Information of the Computer
If you are not configuring the DNS server information, proceed to Step 6.
6
In [mDNS Settings], configure the mDNS settings.
If you are not configuring the mDNS settings, proceed to Step 7.
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Click [OK].
8
Restart the machine. Restarting the Machine
The settings are applied.
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