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Dynamic DNS

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Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic DNS Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service provider, people can enter your domain name in their web browser to connect to your server, no matter what your current IP address assignment. From the Advanced menu, click Dynamic DNS. Enable Enabling DDNS will reveal additional configuration options. Dynamic DNS: Status: Displays the current dynamic DNS connection Status. Server Address: Enter the address of your dynamic DNS server, or select one from the drop-down menu. Host Name: Enter the Host Name that you registered with your dynamic DNS service provider. User Name: Enter your dynamic DNS User Name. Password: Enter your dynamic DNS Password. Time Out: Enter a Time Out (in hours). Click Save when you are done. At the bottom of the page are the IPv6 host settings. To configure an IPv6 dynamic DNS host, refer to page 62. D-Link DIR-859 User Manual 61

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D-Link DIR-859 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Dynamic DNS
Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service provider, people can enter
your domain name in their web browser to connect to your server, no matter what your current IP address assignment.
From the
Advanced
menu, click
Dynamic DNS
.
Enabling DDNS will reveal additional configuration options.
Displays the current dynamic DNS connection
Status
.
Enter the address of your dynamic DNS server, or select one from
the drop-down menu.
Enter the
Host Name
that you registered with your dynamic DNS
service provider.
Enter your dynamic DNS
User Name
.
Enter your dynamic DNS
Password
.
Enter a
Time Out
(in hours).
Click
Save
when you are done.
Enable
Dynamic DNS:
Status:
Server Address:
Host Name:
User Name:
Password:
Time Out:
At the bottom of the page are the IPv6 host settings. To configure an IPv6 dynamic
DNS host, refer to page 62.