Resolving hostnames via 2504 controller

[desmanicholson]

Good Evening,

     I've just installed a 2504, upgraded the firmware so that 3602i ap's can attach. As a test I left the network open and am running dhcp from the 3560 switch. Why am I unable to ping or connect to a device by name within the same subnet on the "wired" network? There's no DNS server.

Any input or opinions are helpful

[kcnajaf]

Hi,

Not sure if i have got your requirment correct here :-(

But if you need to resolve a name to ip address (same subnet or different subnet) you need to some name resolution server like a DNS server.

Please be aware that hostnames you assign to the devices are local to that device and it doesnot help in name resolution. In order for you to fully qualified names to be resolved to ip address you need to have a DNS server.

Hope that helps.

Regards

Najaf

[desmanicholson]

Thanks, I understand. I wasn't sure if when on a wireless network you can attach or search a sevice using a hostname if known. I appreciate your response.