Advanced Features
Broadband ADSL Router User Guide
Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)
This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address.
This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a dynamic IP address, your IP address may change whenever you connect, which makes it difficult to connect to you.
DDNS Services work as follows:
1.You must register for the service at one of the listed DDNS Service providers.
2.After registration, use the Service provider's normal procedure to obtain your desired Domain name.
3.Enter your DDNS data on the Broadband ADSL Router's DDNS screen, and enable the DDNS feature.
4.The Broadband ADSL Router will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is recorded at the DDNS service provider's Domain Name Server.
5.From the Internet, users will be able to connect to your Virtual Servers (or DMZ PC) using your Domain name, as shown on this screen.
Dynamic DNS Screen
Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen like the following:
Figure 34: DDNS Screen
Data - Dynamic DNS Screen
DDNS Service
Use a Dynamic | Use this to enable or disable the DDNS feature as required. |
DNS Service |
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Service Provider | Select the desired DDNS Service provider. |
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Web Site | Click this button to open a new window and connect to the Web site |
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DDNS Data |
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Host Name | Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service. If you |
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User Name
Password
Domain Name
DDNS Status
have more than one name, enter the name you wish to use.
Enter your Username for the DDNS Service. (TZO.com uses your E- mail address.)
Enter your current password for the DDNS Service. (TZO.com calls this a key.)
Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service. If you have more than one name, enter the name you wish to use.
•This message is returned by the DDNS Server.
•Normally, this message should be "Update successful"
•If the message indicates some problem, you need to connect to the DDNS Service provider and correct this problem.
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