Re: DNS and DHCP

Hi Chuck,

The computers both connect to the router through ethernet cables. I ran the
Network Setup Wizard to connect the two to each other after installing the
router. The router is a VersaLink Gateway model 327W by Westell.


"Chuck" wrote:

> On Sat, 27 Aug 2005 15:31:07 -0700, "Brian" <Brian@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> >Hi, I'm a little confused between DHCP and DNS. I have a second computer in
> >my network that can't connect to the Internet. The ISP has a diagnostics
> >feature which checks the settings of the connection in a computer, and the
> >only problem found was that the DNS server can't be pinged. My DHCP server is
> >okay. Is the DNS server and the DHCP server the same? (DSL router)
> >The computer is Win XP Home SP2.
> >Thanks.
>
> Brian,
>
> You might have DHCP and DNS provided by the same Windows server, but each
> function is separate.
>
> DHCP issues IP settings for a computer requesting an IP address. DHCP may or
> may not provide DNS server information, to any computer requesting an address.
>
> DNS resolves (looks up) computer name to address, or address to name. A DNS
> server will provide the lookup for a computer that registered with it, which may
> or may not be a computer that used a DHCP server.
>
> Most NAT routers provide DHCP services, as they are the hub of a private address
> LAN. Some NAT routers may provide DNS services, or they may simply relay a DNS
> request to whatever DNS servers are configured for them. Most NAT routers will
> not provide DNS registration / lookup for your computers. If you're using a NAT
> router for DHCP, most likely your DNS server will be one provided by your ISP.
>
> How are your computers connected to each other, and to the Internet? Make and
> model of any network equipment would be useful here.
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
> Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
> My email is AT DOT
> actual address pchuck mvps org.
>
.

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