Latency-Based Routing Function

This function allows the system to connect to the closest server by returning the record information that is set for that area, based on the access source information for the DNS server.

Table 1. Latency-Based Routing Settings
Item Description
Record Name Enter the host name of the server at the access destination.
Value Default Host Specify the value to return if there is access from somewhere other than the specified area. Select a value from an A or AAAA record that is registered in the same zone.
Area Specify the closest area.
Host Specify the value to return if there is access from the specified area. Select a value from an A or AAAA record that is registered in the same zone.

Points to Note

  • If the client accesses the server via a DNS cache server or resolver, the IP address of the DNS cache server or resolver is used as the IP address of the source.