Gemtek WRTB-283N, User Manual

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DDNS
The DDNS feature al ows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc…) using a domain name that you have purchased
(www.whateveryournameis.
com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses.
Using a DDNS
service provider, your friends can enter in your domain name to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is.
DDNS:
Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of keeping a
domain name linked to a changing IP Address. Check
the
box to enable DDNS.
Server Address:
Choose your DDNS provider from the drop down menu.
Host Name:
Enter the Host Name that you registered with your
DDNS
service provider.
Username or Key:
Enter the Username for your DDNS account.
Password or Key:
Enter the Password for your DDNS account.
Timeout:
Enter a time (in hours).