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5.3.2
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name) Service
The DDNS service enables users to connect VioStor via domain name directly. There is no
need to memorize the lengthy IP address of the server. To enable the DDNS service, you
have to register a DDNS account from a DDNS provider. Please refer to
Appendix C
.
Note: The VioStor currently supports the DDNS service provided by:
1.
DynDNS (http://www.dyndns.org/)
2.
update.ods.org
3.
members.dhs.org
4.
www.dyns.cx
5.
www.3322.org
6.
www.no-ip.com
7.
ipcam.jp
5.3.3
File Services
You can enable the SMB/ CIFS file service, Web File Manager and FTP service to access the
recorded video files. These settings are enabled by default.
If your VioStor is installed behind the router, you could enable FTP port mapping, so that
users from the external network can access the VioStor via FTP (please refer to
Appendix
F
).
Passive FTP Port Range
You can use the default port range (55536-56559) or define a port range larger than 1023.
When using this function, make sure you have opened the configured port range on your
router or firewall.
Respond with external IP address for passive FTP connection request
When passive FTP connection is in use and the VioStor is configured under a router, if the
