LAN DNS for repeater AX

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I have an AXT1800 set up as a repeater for an AX1800, which is connected to the WAN. The AX sets up a 192.168.50.0 subnet; the AXT sets up a 192.168.8.0 subnet. The AX correctly resolves LAN DNS requests, eg `nslookup server1.lan 192.168.50.1`, but hosts doing lookups on the 8 subnet do not get resolutions using the same command.

I’m sure it’s just a setting on the AX that makes it only include subnet hosts on requests from subnet clients; what do I need the change to let the DNS server include LAN hosts on requests from the bridge clients? Hosts on both subnets are visible to each other, although 8 hosts aren’t resolved, which isn’t an issue for me. I do want the 50 hosts to resolve for clients on the 8 subnet as they do for clients on the 50 subnet.

Can someone tell me which setting allows LAN host resolution for requests from a different (bridged) subnet? Or should I set the bridge AXT to delegate DHCP to the AX? I figured if that were “correct”, setting bridge mode would already have done it.

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Hi

Sorry for the delayed reply.

Generally speaking, domains such as .lan are typically limited to local network name resolution and therefore cannot be resolved across different subnets.

Some settings can modify this behavior, but we more recommend configuring the AXT1800 in AP mode (wired connection to the AX1800) or Extender/WDS mode (wireless connection to the AX1800) to extend the AX1800’s existing subnet, rather than creating a separate one. This approach will allow the local domain resolution to work properly.

For configuration methods and specific differences, please refer to: