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4.11. Dynamic DNS
The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed
host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own
website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Before using this feature, you need to sign up
for DDNS service with one of two DDNS service providers, DynDNS.org or TZO.
DynDNS.org
DDNS Service
To disable DDNS Service, keep the default setting,
Disable
. To enable DDNS Service using
DynDNS.org, follow these instructions:
1. On the
DDNS
screen, select
DynDNS.org
from the
DDNS Service Provider
drop-down menu.
2. Sign up for DynDNS service at
www.dyndns.org
(you can click the link on the
DDNS
screen).
Write down your account information.
3. Complete the
User Name
,
Password
, and
Host Name
fields.
4. Click the
Apply
button to save your changes. Click the
Cancel
button to cancel unsaved
changes.
Internet IP
Address
The Router's current Internet IP Address is displayed here.
Status
The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
TZO.com
DDNS Service
To disable DDNS Service, keep the default setting,
Disable
. To enable DDNS Service using
TZO.com, follow these instructions:
1. On the
DDNS
screen, select
TZO.com
from the
DDNS Service Provider
drop-down menu.
2. Sign up for a free, 30-day trial of TZO service at
www.tzo.com/order.html
(you can click the
appropriate link on the
DDNS
screen). Write down your account information.
3. Complete the
Email Address
,
TZO Password Key
, and
Domain Name
fields.
4. Click the
Apply
button to save your changes. Click the
Cancel
button to cancel unsaved
changes.
Internet IP
Address
The Router’s current Internet IP Address is displayed here.
Status
The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
* Click
Apply
to save your settings.
