AXIMCom X-108NX, User Manual

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5.6 DDNS SETUP
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) allows an “internet domain name” to be assigned to a
computer/router which has a dynamic IP address. This makes it possible for other internet devices to connect to
the computer/router without needing to trace the changing IP addresses themselves. To enable DDNS, you will
first need to sign up for DDNS services from DynDNS.org, TZO.com or ZoneEdit.com.
DDNS is useful when combined with the virtual server feature. It allows other internet users to connect to your
virtual server by using a domain name, rather than an IP address. The DDNS service helps users to locate the
right IP address by the domain name.
For example, you wish to set up a personal web server. However, you obtain a different IP address from your ISP
every time you connect to the internet. The dynamic IP address you have will cause difficulty for other internet
users to find your web server. In this case, you will need to enable DDNS, so other users can connect to you
through a fixed domain name to disregard the potential varying IP addresses behind the server.
1. Register with one of the DDNS providers (DynDNS.org, TZO.com or ZoneEdit.com) before you
configure DDNS on the AXIMCom X-Router.
2. Click on [Setup] – [DDNS] tab. You will see the following screen.