Chapter 2 Tutorials

870HN-51D’s WAN IP address changes dynamically. Dynamic DNS (DDNS) allows you to access the P-870HN-51D using a domain name.

http://zyxelrouter.dyndns.org

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w.x.y.z

a.b.c.d

 

To use this feature, you have to apply for DDNS service at www.dyndns.org.

This tutorial shows you how to:

•Registering a DDNS Account on www.dyndns.org

•Configuring DDNS on Your P-870HN-51D

•Testing the DDNS Setting

Note: If you have a private WAN IP address, then you cannot use DDNS.

2.5.1 Registering a DDNS Account on www.dyndns.org

1Open a browser and type http://www.dyndns.org.

2Apply for a user account. This tutorial uses UserName1 and 12345 as the username and password.

3Log into www.dyndns.org using your account.

4Add a new DDNS host name. This tutorial uses the following settings as an example.

•Hostname: zyxelrouter.dyndns.org

•Service Type: Host with IP address

•IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address that your P-870HN-51D is currently using. You can find the IP address on the P-870HN-51D’s Web Configurator Status page.

Then you will need to configure the same account and host name on the P-870HN- 51D later.

2.5.2 Configuring DDNS on Your P-870HN-51D

1 Log into the P-870HN-51D's advanced mode.

 

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