Reverse DNS Lookup for Hostname when USG Flex H is not DHCP Server

MCFH
MCFH Posts: 3  Freshman Member
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Hi there,

I use my main Windows Server for DHCP, as I have to for Active Directory to work. That server forwards requests to my Zexel so I can screen. I can setup xxx.xxx.xxx.in-addr.arpa as a DNS forwarder zone on the Zyxel for my internal network. It would be fabulous if you could use this to reverse DNS into the hostnames and then make those hostnames available for reporting e.g. on the devices view - it is a bit limiting only seeing the IP addresses.

Thank you

Mark

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  • Zyxel_Melen
    Zyxel_Melen Posts: 3,176  Zyxel Employee
    Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Level 1 - Switch Zyxel Certified Network Administrator - Switch Zyxel Certified Network Administrator - Nebula Zyxel Certified Sales Associate
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    Hi @MCFH,

    Can I say you hope we can support the Reverse DNS Lookup function on the firewall to display the domain on the device view and other reporting pages? Will this make it easier to read the report instead of using the IP address? It would be helpful if you could share more of your point of view with us.

    Zyxel Melen


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  • Zyxel_Melen
    Zyxel_Melen Posts: 3,176  Zyxel Employee
    Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Level 1 - Switch Zyxel Certified Network Administrator - Switch Zyxel Certified Network Administrator - Nebula Zyxel Certified Sales Associate
    Answer ✓

    Hi @MCFH,

    Can I say you hope we can support the Reverse DNS Lookup function on the firewall to display the domain on the device view and other reporting pages? Will this make it easier to read the report instead of using the IP address? It would be helpful if you could share more of your point of view with us.

    Zyxel Melen