WAN Domain Name [Archive]

chambohambo

17-03-2010, 09:19

Just noticed this in my router WAN Domain Name, when did VM start using this and what is it for?

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2010/03/34.jpg

Kymmy

17-03-2010, 09:21

It's to replace the old NTL/Telewest domain names, they started releasing it before 50Mb was released and I think at first it was the Docsis 3 & 1.1 guys who got it, I think though that in the end everyone will have it

Ignitionnet

17-03-2010, 13:01

Have a read of this (http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/Announcements/Advanced-Network-Error-Search-Glasgow-Trial/td-p/27382), should explain why VM are supplying a domain / DNS suffix as part of the DHCP lease. Not the same thing as the reverse DNS so don't be confused.

chambohambo

17-03-2010, 15:14

Glasgow and the surrounding areas, I live in Preston, Lancashire.

Ignitionnet

17-03-2010, 16:43

Glasgow and the surrounding areas, I live in Preston, Lancashire.

Nope that was a trial that ended yesterday, being deployed now I guess but should explain things.

jrhnewark

19-03-2010, 01:49

Nope that was a trial that ended yesterday, being deployed now I guess but should explain things.This is something I must have started getting around 6 months ago in Greenwich. I soon opted-out of it via the VM website (although the WAN DNS is still cable.virginmedia.net, I don't get this "suggest a website" oojamaflip).