Using Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)
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The following table describes the fields on the Dynamic DNS Screen.
DDNS Service
DDNS Service Select the desired DDNS service provider from the list. Register for the service at one of the listed
service providers. Users can access the service provider's Web site by selecting it in the list and clicking
the Web Site button.
Apply for a domain name, and ensure it is allocated.
Details of the DDNS account (name, password, domain name) must then be entered and saved on this
screen.
This device will then automatically ensure that the current IP address is recorded by the DDNS Service
Provider. (There is no need to use the Client program provided by some DDNS Service providers.)
From the Internet, users will now be able to connect to the defined servers (based on the Port
Forwarding setup) or DMZ PC using the specified domain name.
Web Site Button Click this button to open another browser window and connect to the Web site of the selected DDNS
service provider.
DDNS Status This message is returned by the DDNS Server
Normally, this message should be “Update successful”.
If the message is “No host” or some other error message, connect to the DDNS service provider and
correct the problem.
DDNS Data
User Name Username for the DDNS Service.
Password/Key The current password for the DDNS Service.
Domain Name The domain name allocated by the DDNS service. If there is more than one name, enter the desired
name.