First Alert PRO-D1610 user manual Ddns Dynamic Domain Name Service, First obtain your Router DNS

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Network Setup

DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service)

A DDNS account allows you to set up a web site address that points back to your Local Network so you can access the DVR over the Internet using a static or dynamic IP address. One problem with a dynamic address is your internet service provider (ISP) changes this address from time to time. When it changes you need to re-configure your DVR with the new address. To do so you will have to get the new IP address. Although you can go to www.myipaddress.com to get the new IP address, you still have to make the changes manually.

So what are your choices? The first would be to obtain a static IP address from your ISP. This can get expensive due to setup fees and monthly rates. Fortunately there is an easier option. That is to use a dynamic domain name service (DDNS) to get a domain name that can be linked to your dynamic IP address. While there are multiple DDNS services available, we recommend www.dyndns.com as the DVR has been already configured to accept account information from this service.

How DynDNS.com works:

1.You install the DynDNS® Updater software on your network

2.When your Internet Service Provider changes the your IP address, the DynDNS Updater detects that the network’s IP address has changed

3.The DynDNS Updater sends the new IP address to DynDNS.com

4.The DynDNS.com update server receives the information, and assigns the new IP address to your

Dynamic DNS hostname you created.

In addition to automatically keeping up with the changes in the address, you will now be able to enter a domain name rather than a string of digits when accessing the DVR in Internet Explorer.

DynDNS.com Setup Screen

How to obtain your Domain Name from www.dyndns.com

1.Using a computer that is connected to the same router as the DVR, use Internet Explorer to go to www.dyndns.com

2.Decide whether you only need one domain name which is free or require multiple names for a fee.

3.Follow the instructions for completing the required information to register

4.You will receive a confirmation e-mail with your new domain name. An example domain name might be adam@dyndns.com. You will need it to configure the DVR.

First obtain your Router DNS

You need to get your DNS manually from your router. You will need the Primary or Secondary DNS from your router for DDNS to function properly.

To obtain your Primary or Secondary DNS:

1.In your web browser, log in to your router using its Default Gateway address. NOTE: Refer to your router`s manual or software for login information. You can also get the Default Gateway on your PC by selecting Start>Run. Type CMD and press Enter. In the Command Prompt window type ipconfig and press Enter.

2.View its WAN settings. Write down the Primary or Secondary DNS address for use in the next step.

WAN Settings Example

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