sdm wrote:
On 04/13/2016 04:13 PM, sdm wrote:
So if I specify the Name Server on the Hostname/DNS tab, I can't properly access web pages. Meaning specifying it there, but leaving /etc/resolv.conf blank
*** I admit this is a long reply that exceeds the attention span of most *** internet users, but please take the time to read it as it may not only *** solve your question, but several other questions that will probably *** come-up if you try to go further in getting a static IP. Some questions: 1) What is resolving external network names to IP addresses? I.e. in a web browser, I assume you are not typing in IP addresses, not to mention inter-site links wouldn't work. 2) Hazarding a guess, but your router may have been configured by your ISP to access their own DNS servers or some other public-access servers (like google's, for example). 3) You say you are assigning a static IP. Where are you getting the IP address you are using? If it is out of the "local address only" range, the first time you try to contact DNS, if it comes out of your router, it may assign you a new address out of its dynamic pool -- as it would have no current reservation for your "static IP" in its tables -- i.e. it would consider that your reservation had expired or timed out. If you are using an IP outside the local-only-range, it may do a reverse lookup on the IP to see if the returned host name corresponds to your computer. Basically -- alot depends on where you are getting your Domain Names resolved (and how). It sounds most probable that your router has been setup to "transparently" do this for you -- but in doing so, it gives your router the "power" to change other settings as well. You could setup your own DNS service on your own system and only use the router in some pass-thru mode. But your ISP may ONLY assign dynamic IP addresses to your router for your home IP usage. Many, probably most ISP's charge extra for you to be given a 'static IP' as they are rare, while they can assign the 'local IP's (10.x.x.x/8, 192.168.x.x/16 and 172.16.0.0/12 -> 172.31.255.255/12) or allow your computer to selfconfig with a link-local addr in the range 169.254.1.0 -> 169.254.254.255. You don't have to operate an authoritative name server on your system, but one that simply queries 'google' (who has setup these addresses for public use). 8.8.8.8 google-public-dns-a.google.com 8.8.4.4 google-public-dns-b.google.com But if you want a "static" address that will be reachable outside of your local network, you'll need, at least, to get one from your ISP -- who will likely require a domain name (which means purchasing a domain name as well). Hope this helps. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org