Configuring Domain Name System (Dns) Data; Creating Dns Data - Panasonic KX-TDA0480 Getting Started

3.3 Configuring Domain Name System (DNS)
Data
The function of a DNS in a VoIP network is to provide telephone number-to-IP Address
translations
maximum of 511 units in the network. DNS is to be owned jointly by all units in the network.
Therefore, whenever the DNS is changed, you must update every unit with the latest DNS;
otherwise the VoIP communication cannot be established.
For example numbering plan, refer to "1.2 Network Devices and Numbering Plan".
3.3.1

Creating DNS Data

The MCS permits DNS data to be entered and edited while off-line. Transfer the data over the
network to all units only after it is fully configured (instructions will be given in "3.5 Transferring
Data to the Units").
*1
IP address-to-telephone number translation can also be handled by using an H.323 Gatekeeper device. To configure Gatekeeper
devices, refer to the manufacturer's documentation. This manual focuses on the method using the VoIP Gateway Card internal DNS
capabilities.
*1 . The VoIP Gateway Card has internal DNS capabilities that can contain a

3.3 Configuring Domain Name System (DNS) Data

1. a.
Click "Main" in the Groups Window
Pane.
b.
Click "Tools"
"Edit" from the menu bar.
2. In the "Configure DNS setting" dialogue box,
click [Add].
3. a.
Type the Terminal number, Remaining
digits, and Comment.
Example for Los Angels extensions (200
to 299):
• Terminal Number: 352 (i.e., PBX
Office Code + Extension starting
digit)
• Remaining digits: 2 (i.e., 00 to 99)
b.
Under "Unit list", click the desired unit.
c.
Click [->>] to move the selected unit to
the "Selected unit" area.
d.
Click [OK].
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