3.2 DNS and Hostname Settings

3.2.1 DNS Record Requirement#

During system startup, a DNS Records notification is displayed, as originally shown in Figure 1.2.5-1. Configuring the required DNS record is mandatory for proper system accessibility. Without this configuration, attempting to access the Guardpot web interface directly via its assigned IP address may result in an HTTP 404 error, as illustrated in Figure 1.2.5-2.

3.2.2 Windows Hosts File Configuration#

Open the following file using any text editor running with administrator privileges: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts. Add the required DNS record, then save the file. A complete example is provided in Section 1.2.5.1, Figure 1.2.5.1-1.

3.2.3 Linux Hosts File Configuration#

Open the hosts file with sudo privileges using nano or any preferred text editor:

sudo nano /etc/hosts

Add the required DNS record, then save the file. A complete example is provided in Section 1.2.5.2.