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Chapter 5. Advanced Settings
Wireless Cable Modem Gateway CG2003D User Manual
Dynamic DNS
A dynamic DNS service provides a central public database where information (such as e-mail
addresses, host names and IP addresses) can be stored and retrieved. The dynamic DNS
server also stores password-protected information and accepts queries based on e-mail
addresses.
If you want to use a dynamic DNS service, you have to register for it. The dynamic DNS client
service provider will give you a password or key.
To configure dynamic DNS:
1.
Select
Advanced > Dynamic DNS
. The DDNS screen displays.
2.
Select
www.DynDNS.org
in the DDNS Service drop-down list.
3.
Enter the following information:
•
User Name
. Enter the user name for your dynamic DNS account.
•
Password
. Enter the password (or key) for your dynamic DNS account.
•
Host Name
. Enter the host same that your dynamic DNS service provider gave you.
(The DDNS service provider may call this the domain name.)
4.
Click
Apply
to save your settings.
To disable dynamic DNS:
1.
In the DDNS Service field, select
Disabled
.
2.
Click
Apply
to save your settings.
