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D-Link DNS-313 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Dynamic DNS
DDNS
Server
Address
Host Name
Username or
Key
Password or
Key
Verify
Password or
Key
Status
The Dynamic DNS feature allows 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 your domain name to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is.
Select
Enable
or
Disable
.
Select a DDNS Server from the combo box on the
right hand-side, or alternatively type in the server
address manually.
Enter your fully qualified Host Name in this field.
Enter the username or key provided by your
service provider. If the Dynamic DNS provider
supplies only a key, enter that key in three fields.
Enter your DDNS password or key.
Re-type the password or key provided by your
service provider. If the Dynamic DNS provider
supplies only a key, enter that key in the three
fields.
Displays your DDNS status.
Click on the
Save Settings
button to apply and save the new settings.