Creating a DNS Server Profile

A DNS server profile allows you to specify the primary and secondary address of the DNS server for devices to identify the host name within the specified zone.

A DNS server profile allows you to configure the primary and secondary DNS server addresses on the APs to resolve DNS requests for associated wireless clients. By handling DNS requests locally, APs can significantly reduce the latency associated with querying external DNS servers, resulting in faster response times for clients. Additionally, local DNS resolution decreases the amount of DNS traffic traversing the network, thereby freeing up bandwidth for other critical operations. Furthermore, the ability to hardcode specific DNS addresses on the APs ensures that clients use the desired DNS servers, which can be particularly useful in environments with specific DNS requirements.

To create a DNS Server Profile, perform the following:

  1. Click Administration > System > DNS Servers.
    This displays the DNS Servers page.
  2. Click Create.
    This displays the Create DNS Server Profile page.

    Create DNS Server Profile

  3. Enter the following:
    1. Name: Type a name to identify the DNS server profile.
    2. Description: Enter a short description for profile.
    3. Primary DNS IP: Enter the primary DNS IP address.
      Note: This feature supports IPv4 address format.
    4. Secondary DNS IP: Enter the secondary DNS IP address.
      Note: This feature supports IPv4 address format.
    5. Click OK.
You have created a DNS Server Profile.
Note: You can also edit, clone and delete the profile by selecting the options Configure, Clone and Delete from the DNS Servers page.
Parent topic: Domain Name System (DNS)