Custom DNS Resolution

With custom DNS resolution, you can configure friendly domain names for LAN devices, simplifying network device management and enhancing user experience.

Feature Overview

Custom DNS resolution allows you to:

  • Configure custom domain names for LAN devices
  • Implement private domain name resolution
  • Securely and conveniently access internal network services

Application Scenarios

Network Device Access

  • NAS device: nas.home → 192.168.1.100
  • Router: router.home → 192.168.1.1
  • Printer: printer.home → 192.168.1.200

Development & Testing Environments

  • Local service: api.local → 127.0.0.1
  • Test environment: test.local → 192.168.1.50
  • Container: redis.local → 172.17.0.2

Resolve to NAS

Configuration Guide

Basic Syntax

Domain RecordType TargetAddress
home A 192.168.1.2
*.home A 192.168.1.2

Supported Record Types

  • A record: IPv4 address resolution
  • AAAA record: IPv6 address resolution
  • CNAME record: Domain alias

Security Features

  • Only effective on configured devices
  • Won’t expose internal IP addresses
  • Supports wildcard domain configuration
  • Takes effect immediately without restart

Usage Recommendations

  1. Choose intuitive domain naming
  2. Recommended to use .home suffix
  3. Track internal IP changes
  4. Regularly check resolution configurations