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Dynamic DNS

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Section 4 - Configuration Dynamic DNS Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a dynamic DNS service provider, people can enter your domain name in their web browser to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is. In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Dynamic DNS. Enable Dynamic Enable or disable dynamic DNS. Enabling this feature will reveal DNS: further configuration options. 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 username. Password: Enter your dynamic DNS password. Time Out: Enter a time out time (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 IPv6 Host on page 71. D-Link DIR-2680 User Manual 70

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D-Link DIR-2680 User Manual
Section 4 - Configuration
Dynamic DNS
Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses.
Using a dynamic DNS service provider, people can enter your domain name in
their web browser to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is.
In the
Features
menu on the bar on the top of the page, click
Dynamic DNS
.
At the bottom of the page are the IPv6 host settings. To configure an IPv6
dynamic DNS host, refer to
IPv6 Host
on page
71
.
Enable Dynamic
DNS:
Enable or disable dynamic DNS. Enabling this feature will reveal
further configuration options.
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 username.
Password:
Enter your dynamic DNS password.
Time Out:
Enter a time out time (in hours).
Click
Save
when you are done.