Wireless ADSL Router User
’
s Manual
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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 Ad-
dress.
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 DynDNS Service works as follows:
1. You must register for the service at http://www.dyndns.org (Registration is free).
Your password will be E-mailed to you.
2. After registration, use the "Create New Host" option (at www.dyndns.org) to re-
quest your desired Domain name.
3. Enter your data from www.dyndns.org in the ADE-4301/ADW-4301's DDNS screen.
4. The ADE-4301/ADW-4301 will then automatically ensure that your current IP
Address is recorded at http://www.dyndns.org
5. From the Internet, users will be able to connect to your Virtual Servers (or DMZ PC)
using your Domain name, as shown on this screen.
Dynamic DNS Screen
Select
Advanced
on the main menu, then
Dynamic DNS
, to see a screen like the
following:
Figure 48: DDNS Screen
Data - Dynamic DNS Screen
DDNS Service
Use a Dynamic
DNS Service
Use this to enable or disable the DDNS feature as required.
DDNS Data
Service Provider
Select the desired DDNS Service provider.
Host Name
Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service.
If you have more than one name, enter the name you wish to
use.
User Name
Enter your Username for the DDNS Service.