Chapter 3 Configuration
Interface: Enter the interface which the packet is forwarded to.
Cost: This is the same meaning as Hop. Usually, leave it as 1.
3.6.3.7.2 Dynamic DNS
Click Dynamic DNS to get the below figure then check the “Enable” button to access the Dynamic DNS service.
The Dynamic DNS service allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a static hostname. This dynamic IP address is the WAN IP address. For example, to use the service, you must first apply for an account from their Web server http://www.dyndns.org/. There are several DDNS servers supported. Please first browse the website to apply an account then configure the Dynamic DNS settings on this page.
Enable / Disable: Enable or disable the Dynamic DNS function.
Dynamic DNS: Select the registered DDNS server. You have to first browse their website to apply username and password.
Domain Name, Username and Password: Enter the registered domain name, username and password.
Period: Set the time period for the Router to exchange information with the DDNS server. In addition to update periodically according to this period setting, the Router will take the same action automatically whenever the assigned IP changes.
3.6.3.7.2.1 Example of Configuring DDNS
Background of the Example
Setup a Web server in the office that can be accessed via Domain Name instead of the dynamic IP address.
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