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Set up DDNS on your DVRENT
What is DDNS?
DDNS is a service that will track your numeric IP address and allow you to attach an alphanumeric address. So for
example. Instead of using “123.123.123.123” (the Google address) you would use “google.com”.
Why use DDNS?
Remembering a numeric ip address can be complicated, where an alphanumeric address is easy to remember.
The other main advantage for DDNS is If you have a dynamic ip address, (where your address can change monthly)
the DDNS service will track and update with your new IP address automatically. So no matter what your numeric ip
address is, your alphanumeric address will work.
Is DDNS free?
There are free and paid services available, however a free DDNS service has been built in to these DVRs. This
tutorial will go over how to set up your DVR to use the free DDNS service.
How to enable your DDNS?
In order to set up DDNS on your DVRENT or NVRENT, you will need to enable the DDNS service in the Network
settings. MENU > NETWORK > DDNS
Set DDNS to "ON"
SYSTEM NAME to "default"
HOST NAME is the unique <MAC address>
EMAIL to Empty
Then when trying to connect externally you would now use the CURRENT HOST ADDRESS instead of the internal
IP address.
e.g. <MAC address>.ddns.eagleeyes.tw
(This is also dependent on Port forwarding being set up in the ADSL modem. Please use the derfault unique ID not
MAC000123 as it is just an example).
