DDNS (Dynamic DNS)

Many Internet connections use a "Dynamic IP address", where the Internet IP address is allocated whenever the Internet connection is established.

This means that other Internet users don't know the IP address, so can't establish a connection.

DDNS is designed to solve this problem, by allowing users to connect to your LAN using a domain name, rather than an IP address.

To use DDNS:

1.Register for the DDNS service with a supported DDNS service provider. You can then apply for, and be allocated, a Domain Name.

2.Enter and save the correct DDNS settings on the DDNS Setting screen in the Network setting menu.

3.Operation is then automatic:

•The ICA-650 will then automatically contact the DDNS server whenever it detects that the Internet IP address has changed, and inform the DDNS server of the new IP address.

•Internet users can then connect to your LAN using the Domain Name allocated by the DDNS service provider.

•Limitation: if the ICA-650 is installed with private IP address behind the NAT router, please find and enable the DDNS feature on the router. This can prevent the remote users not able to connect to the camera.

•Current supported DDNS service provider: www.dyndns.org , www.no-ip.com

DDNS Setting Screen

Router/Gateway Setup for remote viewing

Your Router or Gateway must be configured to pass incoming TCP (HTTP) connections (from remote viewers) to the ICA-650. The Router/Gateway uses the Port Number to determine which incoming connections are intended for the ICA-650.

This feature is normally called Port Forwarding or Virtual Servers in the router. The Port Forwarding/Virtual Server entry tells the Router/Gateway that incoming TCP connections should be passed to the ICA-650. If necessary, check the user manual for your Router/Gateway for further details.

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