Symbol Technologies SPT 1500 - Manual (Page 179)

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Applications: Preferences
Defining Primary and Secondary DNS
The Domain Naming System (DNS) is a mechanism in the Internet for translating names of
host computers into IP addresses. When you enter a DNS number (or IP address), you are
identifying a specific server that handles the translation services.
Each IP address has four sections, separated by periods. In the Details dialog, you enter each
section separately. Each section of an IP address is made up of a number from 0 to 255;
numbers are the only allowable characters in this field.
Note: Ask your Internet Service Provider or System Administrator for the
correct Primary or Secondary DNS IP numbers.
Tip: Many systems do not require that you enter a DNS. If you are not sure, leave
the DNS field blank.
To enter a primary and secondary DNS:
1. Select the Query DNS check box.
2. Tap the space to the left of the first period in the Primary DNS field, then enter the
first section of the IP address.
Note: Each section must be a number from 0 to 255.
3. Tap the second section of the Primary DNS field, then enter the second section of the
IP address.
4. Tap the third section of the Primary DNS, then enter the third section of the IP
address.
5. Tap the last section of the Primary DNS field, then enter the last section of the IP
address.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the Secondary DNS number.
7. Tap the OK button to confirm your selection and return to the Network Preferences
screen.
IP Address
Everyone who logs on to the Internet needs to have a unique identifier (an IP address),
whether permanent or temporary. Some networks dynamically assign a temporary IP address