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4.5.12 Dynamic DNS

What is Dynamic DNS The Dynamic DNS service allows you to assign a dynamic DNS host name (e.g. john.dyndns.org) to a broadband connection even if it is using a dynamic IP address. As soon as the device gets a new IP address, the dynamic DNS server updates its entry to the new IP address.

Overview Click Overview to view the different Dynamic DNS clients with their name, hostnames, interface and IP address.

Configure The Configure page allows you to assign a Dynamic DNS host name to a broadband connection:

1Create an account at the Dynamic DNS service of your choice, for example: www.dyndns.org

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2On the Dynamic DNS page, click Configure.

3Select Enabled.

4If needed, click the broadband connection to which you want to assign the Dynamic DNS hostname in the Interface list.

5Type the user name and password of your Dynamic DNS service account in the corresponding fields.

6In the Service list, click your Dynamic DNS service.

7In the Host box, type the host name you want to assign to this interface (for example myspeedtouch.dyndns.org).

8Click Apply.

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Contents SpeedTouch536 Page SpeedTouch 536 Copyright TrademarksDocument Information Contents SpeedTouch Web Interface Ethernet Troubleshooting Upgrade Troubleshooting ToolboxContents About this User’s Guide About this User’s Guide Your SpeedTouch SpeedTouch Features Hardware Specifications Software FeaturesHardware Specifications IsdnSoftware Features Chapter Indicator Description Name Colour State SpeedTouch LED BehaviourHow to Access your SpeedTouch Access Method Can be used toAccess via the Web Interface Access via CLI Command Line Interface CLIFor more information, see Quote site command on Select All Programs Accessories Command Prompt Username AdministratorAccess via FTP Open a Command Prompt windowFile Transfer Protocol FTP Common FTP commands Command You can use toHome/doejohn1$ftp 192.168.1.254 Connected to Disabling remote access Remote AssistanceLocal Network Setup Menu select Home Network DevicesWired Ethernet For more information, see Device settings onUSB Supported operating systemsSystem requirements Windows Found New Hardware Wizard appears Internet Connectivity Dial-In Clients See 3.1 SpeedTouch Web Pages on page 23 to proceed SpeedTouch Web Pages Terminating an Internet session Session IGD Control AgentStarting an Internet Control onInternet connection status Terminating an Internet session Prerequisites Configuring a broadband connection MS Windows XP BroadBand ConnectionChapter Starting a broadband Internet session Network and Dial-up connections YourISPTerminating a broadband Internet session Click DisconnectMac OS X PPPoE Dial-in Client On the Apple menu, click System PreferencesClick Apply Now Chapter SpeedTouch SpeedTouch Web InterfaceIntroduction DocumentationNavigation Menu Language Bar Navigation Bar Notification Area TasksSpeedTouch MenuCollapsing and expanding the menu ToolboxLanguage Bar Navigation Bar Notification Area Tasks Home SpeedTouch homeSpeedTouch Broadband Connection Toolbox Home Network Information Configuration Event Logs Update SpeedTouchInformation SpeedTouch Easy Setup Pick a task... list, click Set upRestarting your SpeedTouch Accessing the RestartRestart Pick a task... list, click RestartConfiguration Saving your current configuration Backup & RestoreAccessing the Backup & Restore Restoring a previously saved configurationReset to Factory Defaults Indicator Description Event LogsUpdate Updating the SpeedTouch system softwareInternet Services Broadband ConnectionBroadband Connection menu Connectivity Check Click Check ConnectivityDSL Connection Internet Services Service Settings Internet Service SettingsAccessing the Internet On the Broadband Connection menu click Internet ServicesToolbox Username Password URLGame & Application Sharing Accessing the Defined Games & Applications Defined Games & ApplicationsGame or Application Definition Accessing the Game or Application Definition OverviewConfigure Under Adding a Port Translation ruleNew Game or Application Parental Control Allow is selected under Action for Unknown Sites Block is selected under Action for Unknown SitesUnder Content Based Filtering you are able to Click Redirect in the Action listClick Allow in the Action list Web Filtering Activation Standard license activation Accessing this page Proceed as followsWeb Filtering Activation Click StandardContent Level Icon DescriptionContent level configuration Content level definition New Content LevelContent level creation Proceed as follows Under Pick a task..., click Create a new content levelChapter Firewall HighIntrusion Detection On the Dynamic DNS page, click Configure Dynamic DNSUser Management Accessing the User Edit Editing a user account Edit UserOn the Toolbox menu, click User Management Change Default User Changing the defaultUser Add User Home Network DevicesInterfaces Devices Device Settings Accessing the device settings OverviewConnection Sharing Assign Public IP Server, as described in 4.5.2 Game & Application Sharing onInterfaces Interface Settings Assigning a new IP address to the SpeedTouchUnder IP Addresses Accessing the Dhcp Pool Dhcp PoolOn the Home Network menu, click Interfaces Dhcp Pool Software Upgrade System software upgradesUpgrade Wizard on Setup CD Introduction Starting the Upgrade WizardSee Upgrade procedure on page 85 to continue Upgrade procedure System software downgrade Troubleshooting General SpeedTouch Troubleshooting SpeedTouch does not work SpeedTouch unreachableEthernet Troubleshooting LAN LED does not light upUpgrade Troubleshooting UPnP on Windows XP Systems Adding IGD Discovery Control Resetting your SpeedTouch Hardware reset Software resetChapter Page Need more help?