How does the LAN Modems DNS server work?
A. The LAN Modem has a built-in DNS server. This increases it’s functionality and simplicity when compared to other routers – most of which don’t have a built-in DNS server. The LAN Modem’s DNS server can resolve local names, and “lanmodem”. When a Windows PC makes a DHCP request, it sends its name to the LAN Modem. The LAN Modem associates this name with the IP address it issued, and uses it to resolve local machine names. For example, instead of typing “ping 192.168.1.2”, you can just type “ping Fred’sPC”. The LAN Modem also resolves “lanmodem” (or “http://3com.oc.lanmodem”) to be its own IP address. This allows you to type “lanmodem” as the URL in your browser to bring up the LAN Modem’s configuration screens. The LAN Modem will also return its own IP address to any DNS request if it has not yet been configured. This means that when you first connect to your unconfigured LAN Modem you will see the LAN Modem’s configuration screens no matter what your browser’s start page is.
A. The LAN Modem has a built-in DNS server. This increases it’s functionality and simplicity when compared to other routers – most of which don’t have a built-in DNS server. The LAN Modem’s DNS server can resolve local names, and “lanmodem”. When a Windows PC makes a DHCP request, it sends its name to the LAN Modem. The LAN Modem associates this name with the IP address it issued, and uses it to resolve local machine names. For example, instead of typing “ping 192.168.1.2”, you can just type “ping Fred’sPC”. The LAN Modem also resolves “lanmodem” (or “3com.oc.lanmodem”) to be its own IP address. This allows you to type “lanmodem” as the URL in your browser to bring up the LAN Modem’s configuration screen. The LAN Modem will also return its own IP address to any DNS request if it has not yet been configured. This means that when you first connect to your unconfigured LAN Modem you will see the LAN Modem’s configuration screen no matter what your browser’s start page is. Having a built-i
