Hello fellow network enthusiasts,
I've encountered a bit of a conundrum with my local home network, and I'm hoping to get some advice on how to solve it. Here's the situation:
I'm seeking advice on how to achieve the desired outcome without setting up another server or Raspberry Pi as a DNS server. The reason for this is that I'd like to ensure network continuity; if the Raspberry Pi acting as the DNS server goes down, I don't want to lose internet connectivity (unless the new solution allows for primary and secondary DNS addresses).
So, here are my questions:
I've encountered a bit of a conundrum with my local home network, and I'm hoping to get some advice on how to solve it. Here's the situation:
- I have a Raspberry Pi set up as a web server, hosting a website.
- My goal is to access this website with a user-friendly name (e.g., "raspi/mywebsite") from all devices connected to my home network.
- I can already access the website using the NetBIOS name of the server (e.g., "raspi/mywebsite") on devices connected via Ethernet cables, but not on devices connected via WiFi.
- WiFi-connected devices can access the website using the Pi's IP address, but this is not the user-friendly solution I'm looking for.
I'm seeking advice on how to achieve the desired outcome without setting up another server or Raspberry Pi as a DNS server. The reason for this is that I'd like to ensure network continuity; if the Raspberry Pi acting as the DNS server goes down, I don't want to lose internet connectivity (unless the new solution allows for primary and secondary DNS addresses).
So, here are my questions:
- Is there a router available on the market that comes with an integrated DNS server? If so, can you recommend a specific product that provides this feature?
- Alternatively, are there any other creative solutions or workarounds that could help me achieve my goal of accessing the Raspberry Pi webserver by a user-friendly name on WiFi devices without the need for an additional DNS server?