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A set of technologies created for the purpose of makings LANs "just work". Consists of mDNS, DNS-SD, and IPv4LL.

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How can I resolve .local addresses in Windows?

I've got some Linux servers on my home network that I access via "hostname.local", however when using a Windows machine they can't seem to resolve this unless I go via IP address. How do I make it so my windows machine can resolve hostname.local…
Jorge Castro
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PC version of Google Chrome doesn't recognize ".local" domain name

With Bonjour installed in PC, I can access my server in Mac with ".local". For example, I can access my mac with the name "prosseek.local". The problem is that in Chrome for PC, it doesn't recognize "local" to open search page instead of accessing…
prosseek
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Configuring unbound to resolve resolve on mdns

I am trying to set up my own home DNS server, partly to allow computers without avahi/Bonjour to resolve .local addresses. (e. g. unrooted Androids) I am trying to use unbound for this. Since I know that dig hostname.local @224.0.0.251 -p 5353 works…
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Wireless router that supports Bonjour between wire- and wireless- connected machines

At home I have an ADSL modem that I use also as router. For the record, it is a DavoLink DV-2020 provided by Tele2 in the Netherlands. It turns out that if a computer is connected with a cable to the router and another computer is connected…
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Is it possible to install Bonjour Service without the Print Services on Windows?

Apple provides this link to download and install Bonjour. After installation, it includes 2 products - the Bonjour Service itself and Bonjour Print Services. Is is possible to install only the Bonjour Service for Windows?
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Zeroconf SSH advertising : utility?

On my Airport Express I can set up SSH advertising for computers on my network. I have the same option with avahi on a linux server. What is the utility of doing this ?
Studer
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Retrieving Bonjour (Zeroconf/mDNS) name from IP address

It seems that this is the best way to get the Bonjour name from an IP address: $ dig -x 192.168.214.108 @224.0.0.251 -p 5353 ; <<>> DiG 9.8.3-P1 <<>> -x 192.168.214.108 @224.0.0.251 -p 5353 ;; global options: +cmd ;; Got answer: ;; ->>HEADER<<-…
David Chouinard
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Set up Linux box as WAP for MyBookLive?

I inherited an old Linux box as well as a MyBookLive and would like to make the MyBookLive available over my wireless, essentially using the Linux box as a gateway. I just wiped the Linux box (home) and installed Ubuntu 12.04 on it. My network setup…
Jiahao Chen
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How can I disable Windows 7's default WiFi drivers?

I recently installed a Netgear N600 WiFi adapter on my Windows 7 HP Desktop Computer. This adapter comes with its own drivers and a utility program for managing the adapter. I want to only use Netgear's program and disable the the Windows 7 default…
Joe R.
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Is it possible to use a different TLD for mDNS other than .local?

If I don't want to use .local for mDNS services, can I use a different Top-Level Domain (TLD)? Say for example, could I setup a few home NAS devices, and name them something like: movies.nas pictures.nas Or rename some printers…
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How web servers can find each other in a local network?

I would like to build a local network consisting of several computers each of which is running a web server. These web-servers should communicate with each other. But the problem is that IP addresses could be different each time I start the…
Roman
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multicast dns \ service discovery through router

I am using Apple's mDNSResponder. It works in single network. Is there a way to make it work even if there is router between computer that browses for services and computer that is service provider? I am not good in networking, but it seems to me…
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How do I gracefully fall back to AutoIP when there is no DHCP service available?

I am developing an embedded device based on Linux and Busybox, and trying to make it adaptable to different network configurations. I want to: 1- At boot time, if there is no DHCP reply, use an AutioIP address. 2- At run time, if a DHCP server…
Atilla Filiz
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Standard protocol(s) to advertise alternative internet gateways to local, already DHCP-configured network

Setup Imagine a run-of-the-mill home network with a bunch of devices connected to a router that acts as an internet gateway and DHCP server. Now one of these devices sometimes possesses its own, independent connection to the internet (e.g. via 5G).…
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How to enable the rebroadcasting of bonjour packets coming from a device connected to a Mac's ethernet while sharing wifi onto the wifi segment?

The following is my current setup: Apple MacBook Pro (MBP) with macOS 10.14.4 with internet sharing from wifi to ethernet enabled as well as synergy pro running in server mode as a network-enabled keyboard & mouse sharer/switcher Western Digital…
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