3.3.2 Dynamic DNS
When users connect the IP serial console (IPCS) to a DSL line or use a DHCP configuration, and get a
dynamic IP address from the network, the IP address may not the same as previous. It can therefore
be very difficult to know if an IP address has changed, or what the new IP address is.
A Dynamic DNS service is provided by various ISPs or organizations to deal with the above issue. By
using the Dynamic DNS service, users can access the IPCS through the hostname registered in the
Dynamic DNS Server regardless of any IP address change.
By default, the IPCS only supports Dynamic DNS service offered at Dynamic DNS Network Services, LLC
(www.dyndns.org).
To use the Dynamic DNS service provided by Dynamic DNS Network Services, the user must set up an
account. in their Members’ NIC (Network Information Center - http://members.dyndns.org). The user may
then add a new Dynamic DNS Host link after logging in to their Dynamic DNS Network Services Members
NIC.
After enabling the Dynamic DNS service in the Dynamic DNS Configuration menu, the user must enter the
registered Domain Name, User Name, and Password. After applying the configuration change, users can
accessthe IPCS using only the Domain Name. The DNS (Domain Name Systems) is the internet service
that translates your domain names into IP addresses.
3.3.3 HTTPS / SSL
The IP serial console Web server supports both HTTP and HTTPS (HTTP over SSL) services simultaneously.
The user can to enable or disable security function of each port individually. HTTPS provides a secure,
encrypted web interface over SSL (secure sockets layer). The following steps to use the HTTPS protocol:
1. Change the URL from “http://xxx.xxx.xxx/” to “https://xxx.xxx.xxx/”.
2. If connect success, it will show up the “Lock” icon on the right-hand side of the taskbar.
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