DNS suffix with Netgear router

DNS suffix with Netgear router

On a NetGear router you may have specified a domain name which may prevent computers from communicating with each other via computer name. In order to resolve this:

  1. login to the router software by specifying the IP address of the router
  2. Click the Basic Settings link under Setup
  3. Remove the domain
  4. Save your settings

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