DNS Server Information

SambaBox also serves as a DNS server in the network where it is located. On this screen, define the DNS server that the DNS server will use as DNS (forwarder), if any.

You can choose between STAR and HUB-SPOKE topologies and sambabox will register DNS records accordingly.

Hint

STAR and HUB-SPOKE are network topologies with distinct structures. STAR features a central hub connecting to multiple endpoints directly, making communication efficient but reliant on the hub’s stability. In contrast, HUB-SPOKE has a central hub linking to spokes, allowing efficient hub-to-spoke communication but requiring data to pass through the hub for spoke-to-spoke connections, potentially creating bottlenecks. STAR is ideal for centralized control and quick hub-to-endpoint communication, while HUB-SPOKE suits scenarios where hub-to-spoke communication predominates, accepting some hub-centric limitations. The choice depends on the specific network needs, emphasizing centralized control and speed (STAR) or optimized communication among spokes (HUB-SPOKE).