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jeremystitt
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Sep 23, 2015
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internal DNS resolution

Is it possible for the R8000 router to forward DNS lookup requests to an internal server?  I want a host name to resolve differently internally vs externally.   From what I can tell, the R8000 alwa...
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    JamesGL
    Sep 25, 2015

    Hi jeremystitt,


    Welcome to Community!

     

    It is possible if there is another DHCP server in the network that will manage all the IP and DNS. If there is another DHCP server then you can disable the DHCP of the router.


    Regards,

     

    JamesGL

    Community Team

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jeremystitt
Aspirant
Sep 25, 2015
Thanks - that makes sense. I can do that actually. Appreciate the suggestion!!
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    JamesGL
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Sep 25, 2015

    jeremystitt,

     

    You're welcome. Glad to provide assistance.

     

    Regards,

     

    JamesGL
    Community Team