DNS Yes or No in ipconfig explained

[Ace Rimmer]

a post by "Mr.BoJangles"

Why should you use DNS set to YES in ipconfig ?

Mainly, if the server IP changes and your DNS is set to Yes, your ihub will still work. If DNS is set to No and you are using a static server IP and it changes, your ihub will not work until you find the new server IP and change it manually. Setting DNS to yes automates changes where only a reboot of the receiver will be necessary if the DNS is not recognized automatically by the receiver. Make sure the DHCP server in your router is enabled.

Even if you use Static IP adress in Setting Type, you can still use DNS set to Yes.

To get you started,

put Settings Type to DHCP
Use DNS= YES
DNS Server www.svftaiks.com or svftaiks.com if you have trouble with www not working with your router.
DNS IP 0.0.0.0 (or use your gateway IP)
Server IP (not used if DNS is set to YES)
Server Port 1920
Serial Number
Apply

After you apply, reboot the receiver and try it on a known working ihub channel. If it won't work, reboot your modem, router and receiver. Plug the modem back in first and let it come all the way up, then plug in the router and reboot the receiver.

[jcghound]

Why you may not want to use DNS...using the IP rather than a domain name server, allows you to enable a more direct route to a remote server address. DNS has its up and downs and may be routed in a circular path to get to the remote server. USE of DNS IN SE on trace routes show there is a problem with DNS with requests going to the west coast before going back east for european connections and at times even dropping. Usually the longer path is not a problem but with some applications the desire for most direct routes is preferrred if you know the remote server's IP. The advantage of using DNS is that it will find sites on the name alone.

Different users may find different settings that work best for them with their use of the ihub. It never hurts to check different settings to determine what makes the use of ihub most stable for you.