Command Reference Guide Global Configuration Mode Command Set
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ip domain-lookup

Use the ip domain-lookup command to enable the IP domain naming system (DNS), allowing DNS-based
host translation (name-to-address). Use the no form of this command to disable DNS.
Syntax Description
No subcommands.
Default Values
By default, this command is enabled.
Applicable Platforms
This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000, 1000R, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 and
Total Access 9 00 Series units.
Command History
Release 3.1 Command was introduced.
Functional Notes
Use the ip domain-lookup command to enable the DNS client in the router. This will allow the user to
input web addresses instead of IP addresses for applications such as ping, Telnet, and traceroute.
Usage Examples
The following example enable s DNS:
(config)#ip domain-lookup