LevelOne CamCon WCS-0020, User Manual

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DDNS Screen
Many internet connections use a "Dynamic IP address", where the Internet IP address
is allocated whenever the Internet connection is established.
This means that other Internet users don't know the IP address, so can't establish a
connection.
DDNS is designed to solve this problem, as follows:
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You must register for the DDNS service with a DDNS service provider. The DDNS
Service provider will allocate a Domain Name to you upon request.
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The DDNS settings on the DDNS screen above must be correct.
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The FCS-0020/WCS-0020 will then contact the DDNS server whenever it detects
that the Internet IP address has changed, and inform the DDNS server of the new
IP address. (The
Check WAN IP Address determines how often the FCS-
0020/WCS-0020 checks if the Internet IP address has changed.)
This system allows other internet users to connect to you using the Domain Name
allocated by the DDNS service provider.
This screen is displayed when the DDNS menu option is clicked.
Figure 17: DDNS Screen
Data - DDNS Screen
DDNS
Enable DDNS Enable or disable the DDNS function, as required.
Only enable this feature if you have registered for the DDNS
Service with a DDNS Server provider.
Service Provider Choose a service provider from the list.
Web Site Button Click this button to open a new window and connect to the
Web site for the selected DDNS service provider.