Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)
This free service is very useful when combined with the
Virtual Server
feature. It
allows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP
Address.
This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a dynamic IP
address, your IP address may change whenever you connect, which makes it difficult
to connect to you.
The Service works as follows:
1. You must register for the service at one of the listed DDNS Service Providers.
2. After registration, follow the service provider's procedure to request a Domain
Name and have it allocated to you.
3. Enter your DDNS data on the Wireless Router's DDNS screen.
4. The Wireless Router will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is
recorded at the DDNS server.
If the DDNS Service provides software to perform this "IP address update"; you
should disable the "Update" function, or not use the software at all.
5. From the Internet, users will be able to connect to your Virtual Servers (or DMZ
PC) using your Domain Name.
Dynamic DNS Screen
Select
Advanced
on the main menu, then
Dynamic DNS
, to see a screen like the
following:
Figure 35: DDNS Screen
Data - Dynamic DNS Screen
DDNS Data
DDNS Service
Select the desired DDNS Service provider. To disable DDNS,
select "None".
Web Site Button
Click this button to open a new window and connect to the
Web site for the selected DDNS service provider.
DDNS Status
•
This message is returned by the DDNS Server.
•
Normally, this message should be something like "Update
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