Host command query

[CompleteNewbie]

Hi All,

I have just joined and am new when it comes to BackTrack and pentesting. I have booted BT without any problems on a couple of computers and have been experimenting with the basic bash / linux commands but have noticed a slight problem.

Specifically, when I attempt to use the host command in order to attempt a DNS zone transfer '.Belkin' is appended to the end of the domain name. I currently use a Belkin router (model F5D7230-4) and have been able to obtain the correct output using Fierce but have no luck using the host command. For example:

bt ~ # host -l -v xxx.com ns2.xxx.com
Trying "xxx.com"
; Transfer failed.
Trying "xxx.com.Belkin"
Using domain server:
Name: ns2.xxx.com
Address: xxx
Aliases:

Host xxx.com.Belkin not found: 3(NXDOMAIN)

Would anyone be able to help me remove the .Belkin at the end of the domain name? I have tried searching but to no avail

Many thanks,

CN

[CompleteNewbie]

Sorted.

I used the command shown below to change my DNS to OpenDNS, which appears to have fixed the problem!

Command:
echo nameserver 208.67.222.222 > /etc/resolv.conf

Feel slightly silly for posting then replying but hope it is of use to someone!

CH