Symbol Technologies SPT 1700 - Manual (Page 288)

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SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide
2. Tap the OK button to confirm your selection and return to the Network Preferences
screen.
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 screen, 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. Note that if your ISP or dial-in server requires a DNS number
and you did not enter that information in the Network Preferences screen, it will
appear that you successfully logged into your network. However, when you try to
use an application or look up information, the connection fails. If this occurs, try
adding a DNS number. Ask your ISP or your System Administrator for the correct
Primary and Secondary DNS IP numbers.
To enter a primary and secondary DNS:
1. Make sure the Query DNS check box is not selected.
Note: If the Query DNS check box is selected, it queries the connection
(modem) for the saved DNS information.
2 minutes Your SPT 1700 terminal waits two minutes for you to open
another application before it drops the connection.
3 minutes Your SPT 1700 terminal waits three minutes for you to open
another application before it drops the connection.
Power Off Your SPT 1700 terminal keeps your PPP or SLIP connection
until you power off your SPT 1700 terminal (or until it times out).
This option works best with the PalmPilot Modem.